Florida Voting Requirements & Information
U.S. Vote Foundation’s Florida Voting Requirements and Information directory informs you of Florida voting rules and options. It focuses on Florida-specific voting guidelines and information for all voters, including domestic, overseas, and military voters. Here you can find out about Florida voter eligibility, voter ID requirements, registration, absentee and early voting options, ways to transmit voting documents and links to specific-Florida voting tools. It's an all-in-one Florida voting resource.
Upcoming Election Dates & Deadlines
Florida Federal and State Elections
Tue Apr 1, 2025 - Florida Congressional District 1 and Congressional District 6 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Mar 3, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:00PMAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Apr 1, 2025 7:00PMEarly Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Sat Mar 22, 2025 to Sat Mar 29, 2025
Tue Apr 1, 2025 - Florida State House District 3 and State House 32 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Mar 3, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:00PMAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Apr 1, 2025 7:00PMEarly Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Sat Mar 22, 2025 to Sat Mar 29, 2025
Tue Apr 1, 2025 - Florida State Senate District 19 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Mar 3, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:00PMAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Apr 1, 2025 7:00PMEarly Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Sat Mar 22, 2025 to Sat Mar 29, 2025
Tue Jun 10, 2025 - Florida State House District 3 and State House District 32 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon May 12, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Thu May 29, 2025 5:00PMAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Jun 10, 2025 7:00PMEarly Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Sat May 31, 2025 to Sat Jun 7, 2025
Tue Jun 10, 2025 - Florida State Senate District 19 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon May 12, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Thu May 29, 2025 5:00PMAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Jun 10, 2025 7:00PMEarly Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Sat May 31, 2025 to Sat Jun 7, 2025
Florida Local Elections
Tue Apr 1, 2025 - Florida Municipal Elections
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 24, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Thu Mar 13, 2025 5:00PMAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Mar 25, 2025 7:00PMEarly Voting Available
Early VotingContact Local Election Office to Confirm Dates and Times
Jurisdictions of Bartow, Bay Harbor Islands, Davenport, Dundee, Eagle Lake, Frostproof, Haines City, Highland Park, Hillcrest Heights, Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lake Wales, Lawtey, Miami Springs, Mulberry, Polk City. See 2025 Florida Local Election Dates for the Florida municipalities holding elections in 2025.
Tue Apr 8, 2025 - Florida Municipal Elections
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Mar 10, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Thu Mar 27, 2025 5:00PMAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Apr 8, 2025 7:00PMEarly Voting Available
Early VotingContact Local Election Office to Confirm Dates and Times
Jurisdictions of Alford, Coral Gables, Cottondale, DeFuniak Springs, Graceville, Grand Ridge, Green Cove Springs, Keystone Heights, Malone, Marianna, Miami Shores, Orange Park, Plant City, Port Richey, San Antonio, Sneads, St Leo, Starke, Zephyrhills. See 2025 Florida Local Election Dates for the Florida municipalities holding elections in 2025.
Tue Apr 29, 2025 - Florida Municipal Elections
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Mar 31, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Thu Apr 17, 2025 5:00PMAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Apr 29, 2025 7:00PMEarly Voting Available
Early VotingContact Local Election Office to Confirm Dates and Times
Jurisdictions of Coral Gables, Haines City, Hamilton, Miami Shores Village, Mulberry. See 2025 Florida Local Election Dates for the Florida municipalities holding elections in 2025.
Tue May 13, 2025 - City of North Port Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Apr 14, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Thu May 1, 2025 5:00PMAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue May 13, 2025 7:00PMEarly Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Mon May 5, 2025 to Sat May 10, 2025
Tue Nov 4, 2025 - Florida Municipal Elections
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Oct 6, 2025Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Thu Oct 23, 2025 5:00PMAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Nov 4, 2025 7:00PMEarly Voting Available
Early VotingContact Local Election Office to Confirm Dates and Times
Jurisdictions of Altamonte Springs, Anna Maria, Astatula, Auburndale, Bradenton Beach, Clermont, Fellsmere, Fort Meade, Groveland, Hialeah, Holmes Beach, Interlachen, Lake Mary, Lakeland, Layton, Marathon, Mascotte, Miami, Miami Beach, Montverde, Orlando, Oviedo, Punta Gorda, Sebastian, Seminole, Tavares, Vero Beach, Winter Haven,. See 2025 Florida Local Election Dates for the Florida municipalities holding elections in 2025.
General Information
Registration
You can register to vote or update your registration information:
- by mail
- in person
- online
- at drivers' license office
- at a tax collector's office that issues Florida licenses or ID cards
- at voter registration agencies
- at some public assistance offices
If you are registering to vote for the first time in Florida, and/or updating your voter registration record with a name change or change of political party affiliation, you must submit your application by postal mail with an original handwritten signature.
Election Day Voting
Polling places are open from 7am to 7pm on Election Day.
Find my polling place
Early Voting
Any registered voter may vote at an early voting site in an election that contains state or federal races.
Voting begins no later than 10 days prior to the election and ends 3 days before Election Day. Supervisors of Elections will designate early voting sites 30 days prior to the election.
Absentee Voting
Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot and vote by mail. You also have the option to drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at a secure intake station. Voters may return up to two other ballots for other voters in addition to their own.
Please visit the US Vote Disability Voting Guide to see accommodations for the registration and voting process.
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to vote in Florida if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen
- Are a resident of Florida
- Are at least 18 years old by Election Day
You are NOT eligible to vote in Florida if:
- A judge has specifically ruled that you are not able to vote.
- You have been convicted of a felony and have not yet had your civil rights restored.
Restorative Requirements
- For felonies involving murder or sexual offense, you must apply to have your voting rights restored by the State Clemency Board, only after your full sentence is completed, including parole or probation, and payment of any fees.
- For felonies not involving murder or sexual offense, if your sentense is completed including parole, probation, and payment of fees, you may register to vote and cast a ballot
https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration/florida
You may preregister to vote in Florida
- At the age 16
- At the age of 17
If you are a student, you are eligible to vote in Florida if:
- You reside in another state but attend college in Florida
- You provide a valid photo student ID from a college/university at the polls
- You reside in Florida but are attending college in another state
Identification Requirements
Voter Registration
To register to vote in Florida you should provide one of the following:
- Your Florida Driver's License Number
- Your Florida ID Number
If you do not have these IDs, you may provide:
- Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number
If you do not have any of these identity documents or Social Security Number, you will need to provide a copy of one of the following accepted forms of ID:
- Retirement Center ID
- Valid Employee Photo ID from Federal or State government
- Valid Student ID
- Valid US Passport
- Debit or Credit Card
- Valid Military ID
- Government Issued Document that shows your current name and address
- Utility Bill, Bank Statement, Government Check, or Paycheck that Shows your current name and address
- Public Assistance ID
- Neighborhood Association ID
- Florida ID Card
- License to Carry Concealed Weapon or Firearm
ID is not required if you are 65 or older, have a temporary or permanent physical disability, are a member of the active uniformed services or merchant marine who is absent from the county for active duty, or a spouse or dependent thereof, or are currently living outside the U.S. but otherwise eligible to vote in Florida. You can alternatively show one of these documents when you vote to complete your registration.
Voting In-Person
In Florida, you need to show a valid ID to vote. You can use any ID from this list:
- Valid US Passport
- Valid ID Issued by the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, Transportation, Highway Safety, etc.
- Public Assistance ID
- Valid Military ID
- Valid Florida Driver's License
- Valid Student ID
- Neighborhood Association ID
- Retirement Center ID
- Debit or Credit Card
- License to Carry Concealed Weapon or Firearm
- Veteran Health ID Issued by US Department of Veterans Affairs
If your ID does not contain a signature and/or photo, you will be asked to show an additional form of ID with a signature and/or photo. If you do not have any of the requested ID documents, you will be provided with a provisional ballot. Your signature on the provisional ballot must match the signature on your voter registration card.
To request a vote-by-mail ballot, you must provide one of the following:
- Your Florida Driver's License Number
- Florida ID Card
- Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number
Voter Materials Transmission Options
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| Voted-Absentee Ballot Return |