Florida (FL)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: FL driver's license or state ID number AND last 4 of SSN. Online registration requires both. If neither, write "NONE" and register by paper form; must provide ID before first vote. Florida is considering legislation to require documentary proof of citizenship for new registrants.

To Vote: Photo and signature ID required

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Early voting runs for at least 8 days, from 10 to 3 days before election day.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

No-excuse mail-in voting (vote-by-mail). Ballot requests valid for one election cycle.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored automatically for most felonies upon completion of all terms of sentence. People convicted of murder or felony sexual offenses must seek clemency.

Documentation Needed

• Valid photo and signature ID

Sources

• Florida Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Florida