Eleanor Finch
In Florida, proposed amendments to the state's constitution can be made via a legislative joint resolution, an initiative petition, or a proposal from the Constitution Revision Commission or the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission. This article will focus on the initiative petition process, which starts with a registered political committee acting as the petition sponsor. Petition sponsors and circulators should be aware of the various requirements and procedures, such as registration and payment methods, to ensure their initiatives are successfully placed on the ballot for voter approval.
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What You'll Learn
Petition sponsor requirements
The process of submitting an initiative petition for a constitutional amendment in Florida begins with a registered political committee, which acts as the petition sponsor. This sponsor can only support one initiative petition per election cycle. To get a proposed initiative on the ballot, petitions must be signed by a minimum number of registered Florida voters. For example, to be placed on the 2026 General Election ballot, an initiative petition must be signed by 880,062 voters.
Before signed petitions can be verified, the petition sponsor must pay the Supervisor of Elections in advance, unless an Affidavit of Undue Burden has been filed with the county. The sponsor must also ensure that anyone collecting, delivering, or possessing more than 25 signed petition forms, other than their own or those of their immediate family, must first register with the Department of State. This includes completing an online application and managing their assigned initiatives.
It is important to note that the Florida Division of Elections should be contacted for any questions or assistance regarding the petition process. Additionally, the petition sponsor should be aware that information submitted during registration becomes public record, as per Florida law.
While the focus is on the petition sponsor requirements, it is worth mentioning that the circulators of the petition, who are responsible for collecting signatures, must arrange their own payment with the sponsoring political committee. The Department of State does not handle payments for paid petition circulators.
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Petition circulator registration
The process of proposing amendments to the Florida Constitution includes legislative joint resolution, an initiative petition, or a proposal from the Constitution Revision Commission or the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission. The initiative petition process starts with a registered political committee acting as the petition sponsor, who can only sponsor one initiative petition per election cycle. To appear on the 2026 General Election ballot, for example, an initiative petition must be signed by 880,062 voters.
To register as a petition circulator, an online application must be completed with the Florida Division of Elections. Non-Florida residents and/or non-US citizens who want to register as petition circulators for specific petitions, or members of the League of Women Voters Florida or LULAC, must email
Once registered, circulators can manage their accounts and assign themselves initiatives for which they plan to collect petitions. Information submitted to register as a petition circulator becomes a public record, subject to any applicable exemptions under Florida law. Circulators should be aware that they must arrange payment in advance with each sponsoring political committee for the applicable initiative(s), as the Department of State is not involved in these payments.
Petition circulators should also note that, by law (section 100.371), if they collect, deliver, or physically possess more than 25 signed petition forms that do not include their own or a form belonging to a close relative, they must first register with the Department of State before collecting petitions.
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Circulator payment
In Florida, proposed amendments to the state's constitution may be made by a legislative joint resolution, an initiative petition, or a proposal from the Constitution Revision Commission or the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission. The initiative petition process starts with a registered political committee, which acts as the petition sponsor.
If you are collecting signatures for a petition in Florida, you are considered a petition circulator. To register as a petition circulator, you must complete an online application. Once registered, you will be able to manage your own account and assign yourself the initiatives for which you plan to collect signatures.
It is important to note that the Florida Department of State does not pay or get involved in payments to paid petition circulators. As a circulator, it is your duty to arrange payment in advance with each sponsoring political committee for the applicable initiative(s).
If you are a non-Florida resident and/or non-US citizen who wants to register as a petition circulator, you can email the Florida Division of Elections at florida.new.petitions@dos.myflorida.com with your name and best contact information, and they will assist you in your registration.
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Petition signatures
In Florida, proposed amendments to the Constitution can be made through a legislative joint resolution, an initiative petition, or a proposal from the Constitution Revision Commission or the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission. For an initiative petition, a minimum number of signatures from registered Florida voters is required to get a proposed initiative on the ballot. For the 2026 General Election ballot, for example, an initiative petition must be signed by 880,062 voters.
The process begins with a registered political committee, acting as the petition sponsor. It's important to note that a petition sponsor can only sponsor one initiative petition per election cycle. The sponsor must pay the Supervisor of Elections in advance for signed petitions to be verified, unless an Affidavit of Undue Burden has been filed with the county.
To become a petition circulator, an online application must be completed. A person who collects, delivers, or possesses more than 25 signed petition forms, excluding those of their immediate family, must first register with the Department of State before collecting petitions. Once registered, circulators can manage their accounts and assign themselves initiatives for which they plan to collect signatures. Information submitted during registration becomes a public record, subject to any applicable exemptions under Florida law.
It is the responsibility of paid petition circulators to arrange payment in advance with each sponsoring political committee for the relevant initiative. The Department of State does not pay or get involved in payments to paid petition circulators.
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Contact information
For questions or assistance regarding constitutional amendment petitions in Florida, you can contact the Florida Division of Elections. If you are experiencing problems with the website, you can also reach out to the Division of Elections for help.
The email address provided for general inquiries is dos-petitions@dos.myflorida.com. However, it is important to note that under Florida law, email addresses are considered public records. If you prefer to keep your email address private, you can contact the office by phone or in writing instead.
For non-Florida residents or non-US citizens who want to register as a petition circulator, you can send an email to petitioncirculators@dos.myflorida.com with your name and best contact information. The website also mentions that the Florida Division of Elections can assist with registration for circulators.
Additionally, if you have questions about getting paid as a paid petition circulator, the website states that the Florida Division of Elections can provide assistance. It is important to remember that the Department of State is not involved in the payment process for paid petition circulators.
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Frequently asked questions
Email your petition to the Florida Division of Elections at
Include your name and best contact information.
For questions or assistance, contact the Florida Division of Elections.
It is the duty of the circulator to arrange payment in advance with each sponsoring political committee for the applicable initiative(s).
