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Get StartedYou can register to vote in Florida by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English and Spanish.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 29 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Florida varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared with your Florida driver's license number or nondriver's ID number. If you do not have either, then the last four digits of your Social Security number. If none of these documents have been issued to you, state 'none' on the application.
If you have one, you must provide your Florida driver's license number or Florida identification card number. If you do not have a Florida driver's license or identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your social security number. If you have not been issued any of these numbers you must write the word 'NONE.
You will need your Florida driver license (Florida DL) or Florida identification card (Florida ID card) issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, the issued date of your Florida DL or Florida ID card, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN4).
If you’re under the age of 18, you may still be eligible to register to vote! If you can pre-register, you’ll need the following documents:
Be prepared with your Florida driver's license number or nondriver's ID number. If you do not have either, then the last four digits of your Social Security number. If none of these documents have been issued to you, state 'none' on the application.
If you have one, you must provide your Florida driver's license number or Florida identification card number. If you do not have a Florida driver's license or identification card, you must provide the last four digits of your social security number. If you have not been issued any of these numbers you must write the word 'NONE.
You will need your Florida driver license (Florida DL) or Florida identification card (Florida ID card) issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, the issued date of your Florida DL or Florida ID card, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN4).
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Florida can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Florida, you need to be registered to vote at least 29 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
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No, Florida does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 29 days before an election in order to vote.
No, in Florida, you cannot register to vote during early voting. To cast your vote in an election, make sure you’re registered at least 29 days in advance.
Florida residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
In Florida, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 16 or 17 may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18.
Florida gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Florida is a closed primary state, so you will have to choose a political party to vote in its primaries.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same kind of voting and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming {{ next_election_name }}, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Florida’s Department of State website.
For the {{ next_election_name }}, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 10 days before Election Day and ends 3 days before Election Day. However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections or in different counties.
According to the Florida Department of State website, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Florida’s voter ID laws:
Whether voting during early voting or on Election Day, you must bring a current and valid photo ID with signature. Any one of the following photo IDs will be accepted:
If your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that has your signature.
If you do not bring proper ID, you can still vote a provisional ballot. As long as you are eligible and voted in the proper precinct, your provisional ballot will count provided the signature on your provisional ballot matches the signature in your registration record.
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (local time) at all polling places statewide in Florida.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Florida, you can find more information on this page from the Florida Department of State Accessibility page.
According to the Florida Secretary of State, all registered voters in Florida are eligible to vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail after you've requested a ballot, you may still be able to vote in-person as long as you bring your absentee ballot to the polls with you.
Florida requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting Florida’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
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Early Voting | Florida Division of Elections. Accessed July 23, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
Florida Election Day Voting. Accessed August 6, 2024.
Accessible Voting | Florida Division of Elections. Accessed August 6, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Vote-by-Mail Ballot Information and Status Lookup | Florida Division of Elections. Accessed August 7, 2024.
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