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Before You File , make sure you meet the voter registration, age, and residency requirements to run for this office. Check here.
The following information is not intended to be legal advice, candidates are encouraged to contact their qualifying officer for more information on requirements and deadlines. Refer to the Division of Elections Treasurer Handbook for specific requirements, which can be found here. County and Municipal candidates should contact their qualifying officer for specific requirements.
All Candidates will need to complete a Candidate Depository (Form DS-DE 9) & Statement of Candidacy (Form DS-DE 84), but qualifying officers vary by office level.
- State Legislature Candidates: State legislature candidates will file with the Florida Division of Elections.
- County and School Board Candidates: County and school board candidates will file with their county Supervisor of Elections office and should inquire with the SOE for additional information about deadlines and requirements.
- Municipal: Municipal candidates should contact their qualifying office (City Clerk or Supervisor of Elections) to inquire about filing deadlines and requirements, as local requirements vary. Visit our Municipal Candidates page for additional guidance on these steps.
- Special District Candidates: Special District candidates will file with their Supervisor of Elections. Visit our Soil and Water Conservation District Candidates page for additional guidance on these steps.
The IRS requires that political committees obtain a tax ID number, otherwise known as an EIN. Candidates or their appointed treasurer can apply for the EIN by completing the IRS **Form SS-4** by fax, telephone, or online.
- For a step by step instructional guide on obtaining an EIN click HERE
The EIN is NOT the same number as your Candidate ID number.
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All candidates must appoint a campaign treasurer before opening a campaign account, you will do this by filing **Form DS-DE 9** with the Division of Elections or the appropriate qualifying officer.
🚨Within ten days of filing DS-DE 9, candidate must then file DS-DE 84, a Statement of Candidacy, with the Division of Elections or the appropriate qualifying officer.
To learn more about appointing a Campaign Treasurer, check out General Financial Compliance
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Political committees must open a bank account, which will be opened using their EIN. The name and address of your bank will be required to complete your Form DS-DE 9.
Your account must be at one of the following:
- National Bank
- State Bank
- FDIC or NCUA- Insured Institution
🚨We strongly recommend calling your bank of choice before opening an account.
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For more information about opening and maintaining your Non-Federal bank account, visit the FEC **Bank Accounts of Political Party Committees.**
For a step by step instructional guide on opening a bank account click **HERE.**
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Check out the document below for a comprehensive collection of information and resources to file for office:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18OEEiWiJ0X4YfJdKkQdoRESpOvrOH2gH/view?usp=share_link
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