Florida

Registering to Vote

How do I register to vote for the first time?

You can register to vote in Florida by using one of the following methods:

• Online: Register to vote by completing the application on the Florida Department of State website.
• By mail: You may get a paper voter registration form by printing out form DS-DE-39 from the Florida Department of State website, or picking up a paper form at your local elections office. Once you’ve filled out the form, you’ll need to print it, sign it, and mail it.
• In person: Visit an office where elections are administered in your area and register there in person. You must register 29 days before the election.

The application is available in English and Spanish.

You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.

How do I update or change my voter registration?

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.

What ID do I need to register to vote?

The identification that you need to register to vote in Florida varies based on the method of registration: 

Registering to vote in an election office 

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.

Registering to vote by mail

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.

Registering to vote online

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:

Pre-registering to vote in an election office 

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.

Pre-registering to vote by mail

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.

Pre-registering to vote online

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. 

How do I check my voter registration?

Residents of Florida can check their voter registration status through the following methods:

• Online: Visit Florida’s voter registration page on their Secretary of State website.
• Election authority: For specific questions, you may be able to contact your local elections office, courthouse, or county elections office for more information on your voter registration status.

You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org. 

What is the deadline for registering to vote?

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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Can I register to vote on Election Day?

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.

Can I register to vote during early voting?

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. 

Who is eligible to register to vote?

Florida residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America
• Be a legal resident of Florida
• Be a legal resident of the county in which you seek to be registered
• Be at least 16 years old to preregister or at least 18 years old to register and vote
• Not be a person who has been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state without having the right to vote restored
• Not be a person convicted of a felony without having your right to vote restored

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. 

Do I have to choose a political party when registering to vote?

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.