New Resident Information

Proving You're a Resident

Some employers require newcomers to show proof of residency before they may be hired. Both the State of Florida and Manatee County have this requirement, for example. To establish residency in Florida, newcomers must file a Declaration of Domicile, which is a document that certifies that the applicant lives at a specified address. To file this declaration, visit the Clerk of Court’s Office within the Manatee County Courthouse at 1115 Manatee Ave. W. in Bradenton; the document can also be notarized at this location.

Registering to Vote

Newcomers interested in obtaining a voter’s registration card can do so by visiting the Supervisor of Elections Office (305 15th St. W., Bradenton; 741-3823), any Tax Collector's Office or any Department of Motor Vehicles office. Many local banks, public libraries, social service agencies, city halls and chambers of commerce also offer voter registration applications. To qualify, potential voters must be U.S. citizens of at least 18 years of age residing in Manatee County. Keep in mind that registration books close 29 days prior to elections.