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Nov 3
Florida General Election

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Registration Summary

Florida offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Florida by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.

Voting Summary

Florida allows any voter to request a ballot by mail. You can also vote in person. Florida offers early voting.

19 days to Election Day!


Register to Vote

Check that you're registered to vote on Florida's website.

How can I check the status of my mail ballot?

You can check the status of your ballot by visiting your local election office website.

How do election officials keep voting secure?

Election officials in your state and community are working hard to ensure the integrity of our elections. All states have implemented security measures to protect the vote.

Visit the Florida Division of Elections website to learn more about election security. If you’re interested in getting involved with elections in your community, contact your local election office to learn about opportunities in your area.

How do I vote in person?

Where can I vote on Election Day?

You can look up where to vote on the Florida Division of Elections website.

Can I vote early?

  • Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote in person on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. You can also vote by mail.
  • Early voting can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
  • Learn more about voting early in Florida.
  • Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check the Florida Division of Elections website to find where to vote early.

What do I need to bring?

You will be asked to show a valid photo ID with signature to vote in Florida.

Acceptable forms include:
  • Florida driver's license or ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • US passport
  • debit or credit card
  • military ID
  • student ID
  • retirement center ID
  • neighborhood association ID
  • public assistance ID
  • veteran health ID issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs
  • license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued as per Florida statute 790.06
  • employee ID card issued by the federal government, the state of Florida, or any county or municipality

If your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that has your signature.

Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. Your ballot will count if the signature on your ballot matches the signature on your voter registration record, as long as you are eligible and voted in the proper precinct.

Can I register to vote online?

  • Florida offers online voter registration.
  • To register online in Florida, you are required to provide the last four digits of your Social Security number and the issued date and ID number from your Florida driver's license or Florida identification card issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. If you don’t have a Florida-issued ID or Social Security number, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.

Can I vote early?

Yes, Florida offers early voting.
  • You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
  • You can also vote by mail if you prefer.

When can I vote early?

Where can I vote early?

  • Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check the Florida Division of Elections website to find where to vote early.

What do I need to bring?

You will be asked to show a valid photo ID with signature to vote in Florida.

Acceptable forms include:
  • Florida driver's license or ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • US passport
  • debit or credit card
  • military ID
  • student ID
  • retirement center ID
  • neighborhood association ID
  • public assistance ID
  • veteran health ID issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs
  • license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued as per Florida statute 790.06
  • employee ID card issued by the federal government, the state of Florida, or any county or municipality

If your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that has your signature.

Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. Your ballot will count if the signature on your ballot matches the signature on your voter registration record, as long as you are eligible and voted in the proper precinct.

Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?

Yes, you may submit your voter registration application by mail using the Florida voter registration form or the National Voter Registration Form.

Once you confirm that you’re eligible to vote, print your form, fill it out, and send it to your local election office.

To complete the National Voter Registration Form, use these instructions to fill out the following fields:


Box 6 - ID Number:
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Florida, you must provide your current and valid Florida driver's license number OR state ID number, if you have one. If you do not have either of these ID numbers, you must instead provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.

If you have not been issued any of these ID numbers, indicate this on the form.

Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are required to register with a party to participate in Florida partisan primary elections. You should register with the party whose primary you would like to vote in. If you choose not to register with a party, you may still vote in any nonpartisan races included on primary election ballots.

Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: In Florida, you are asked to indicate your race or ethnic group in the relevant box. However, you are not required to do so.


If you are registering to vote for the first time in your county and submit your registration application by mail, federal law requires you to provide proof of identification. Include an acceptable ID number, if you have been issued one, on your application. If you have not been issued an acceptable ID number, you must instead submit with your application a COPY of identification documentation OR show proof of identification when you vote. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. More information about these requirements is available on the National Voter Registration Form.
  • You may be exempt from federal proof of identification requirements if you are entitled to vote by mail ballot under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act or another federal law.
  • Depending on your state, you may need to show additional identification when you vote, even if you meet federal identification requirements.
After you’ve filled out all required fields on the form you selected, sign the completed form and send it to your local election office.

If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application before the deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.

How do I vote by mail?

In Florida, any registered voter can request to get a ballot by mail. Submit a mail ballot request by mail, in person, or by phone to your local election office.

What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?

If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.

How do I return my ballot?

What do I need to do if I’ve moved?

What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to update your voter registration with your new address.

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

No, Florida does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?

What are key deadlines for this election?

Registration deadlines

Absentee ballot deadlines

Voting deadlines

Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?

You will be asked to show a valid photo ID with signature to vote in Florida.

Acceptable forms include:
  • Florida driver's license or ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • US passport
  • debit or credit card
  • military ID
  • student ID
  • retirement center ID
  • neighborhood association ID
  • public assistance ID
  • veteran health ID issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs
  • license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued as per Florida statute 790.06
  • employee ID card issued by the federal government, the state of Florida, or any county or municipality

If your photo ID does not include your signature, you will be asked to provide another ID that has your signature.

Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. Your ballot will count if the signature on your ballot matches the signature on your voter registration record, as long as you are eligible and voted in the proper precinct.

How do I see what's on my ballot?

View official ballot information on the Florida Division of Elections website, if available.

How do I get help registering to vote?

TurboVote can help you make your plan to vote. They can help you start the registration process, learn how to vote by mail, send you election reminders, and more.

Who can register to vote?

To register in Florida, you must:
  • be a citizen of the United States (a lawful permanent resident, commonly referred to as a "green card holder," does not have the right to register or vote in Florida)
  • be a legal resident of Florida and of the county in which you want to register
  • be at least 18 years old (you may pre-register to vote if you are at least 16 years old)
  • not be adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state without having the right to vote restored
  • not have been convicted of a felony without your voting rights having been restored

How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Visit the Florida Division of Elections website to learn more about military and overseas voting options.

To follow the FPCA process:
  1. Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local FVAP election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
  2. Send the application to your local FVAP election office.
  3. It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
  4. Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
  5. States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local FVAP election office.
Visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) website to learn more about timelines for returning your mail ballot.

If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local FVAP election office first. Then:
  • You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local FVAP election office.
  • If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Florida. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

How can I check my voter registration status?

You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Florida's voter registration lookup tool.

How do I contact my state election office?

Which election office should I contact?

  • In Florida, your local election office runs the elections in your area. They can help you with questions about registering to vote, voting by mail, and local elections.
  • The Division of Elections oversees elections and election administration in Florida. They can help you with questions about voting in your state, election security, or issues you might have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately.

How do I contact my local election office?

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.