Notice for Florida
For those impacted by Hurricane Helene, you may have additional options to vote. Visit this page for more information.
Florida voter registration
- In Person: 29 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Received or postmarked 29 days before Election Day.
- Online: 29 days before Election Day.
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To register in Florida you must:
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Be a legal resident of both the State of Florida and of the county in which you seek to be registered;
- Be 18 years old (you may pre‑register if you are at least 16);
- Not be adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other State, or if you have, you must first have your voting rights restored;
- Not be a convicted felon, or if you are, you must first have your civil rights restored if they were taken away;
- Swear or affirm the following: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Florida, that I am qualified to register as an elector under the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida, and that all information provided in this application is true.”
- Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
- Sign and date your form. This is very important!
- Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
- Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.
- If you have been convicted of a felony and have questions about whether you can register to vote, visit Restore Your Vote to determine your eligibility.
Florida absentee ballots
- In Person: Received by 5pm 12 days before Election Day
- By Mail: Received by 5pm 12 days before Election Day
- Online: Received by 5pm 12 days before Election Day
- Received by 7pm on Election Day. A 10-day extension exists for overseas voters voting in Presidential Primaries and General Elections, provided the ballot is postmarked or dated by Election Day.
Any registered Florida voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.
- Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
- Sign and date the form. This is very important!
- Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We'll provide the mailing address for you.
- All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. Your Local Election Office will also let you fax or email the application.
- Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
- Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.
- Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
- Sign and date where indicated.
- Mail your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope.
- Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
Florida Early Voting
At least 10 days before Election Day. Varies by county. Voters should contact their county elections office to determine if more early voting dates are available.
Early voting cannot end prior to the 3rd day before Election Day. Exact dates vary by county. Voters should contact their county elections office to determine exact early voting dates.
Florida voter ID
If you are voting in person in Florida, you must present one of the following valid forms of ID that shows your photo and signature at the time you vote:
- Florida driver's license
- Florida ID card
- US passport
- Debit or credit card
- Military ID
- Student ID
- Retirement center ID
- Neighborhood association ID
- Public assistance ID
- Veteran health ID card
- License to carry a concealed weapon or firearm
- Employee ID card issued by the federal government, the state of Florida, or any county or municipality
If your ID does not contain your signature, then you need to bring another ID that contains your signature.
When requesting an absentee ballot, you must provide your:
- Florida driver license number
- Florida ID card number or
- Last four digits of your social security number
If you're a first time Florida voter who registered by mail and you didn't provide ID when you registered (or any time prior to voting for the first time in Florida), you'll also need to provide a photocopy of one of the following forms of ID along with your mail ballot:
- An ID which must include your name and photograph: United States passport; debit or credit card; military identification; student identification; retirement center identification; neighborhood association identification; public assistance identification; veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; a Florida license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm; or an employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality or
- And ID which shows your name and current residence address: current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document (excluding voter information card)
This requirement for first-time voters does not apply if the voter fits into one of the following categories: (a) is 65 years of age or older; (b) has a temporary or permanent physical disability; (c) is a member of the uniformed service on active duty who, by reason of such active duty, is absent from the county on election day; (d) is a member of the Merchant Marine who, by reason of service in the Merchant Marine, is absent from the county on election day; (e) is the spouse or dependent of a member referred to in (c) or (d) who, by reason of the active duty or service of the member, is absent from the county on election day; (f) is a person currently residing outside the United States who is eligible to vote in Florida.
Offsite links
- State Election Website
- Local Election Office: This is the government office responsible for running elections in your region. These are the best people to contact if you have any questions at all about voting in your state.
- Find your polling place
- Absentee ballot tracker tool
- Learn more about absentee voting
- Learn more about early voting
- Learn more about voter ID
- State Election Code