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18 by Election Day (pre-register at 16).
Florida resident at the address provided.
Not adjudicated mentally incapacitated without rights restoration.
Felony: rights restored upon completion of all terms of sentence, including fines, fees, and restitution (Amendment 4 of 2018, as implemented by SB 7066 and upheld in Jones v. DeSantis, 11th Cir. 2020). Murder and felony sex offenders remain ineligible without clemency.
Online: RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov (requires FL DL or ID and last 4 of SSN).
DMV: motor-voter under the NVRA.
Paper: download Form DS-DE 39 or pick up at Supervisor of Elections, library, or armed forces recruiting office.
29 days before any election (Fla. Stat. § 97.055).
Florida has no same-day registration.
Provide FL DL/ID number or last 4 of SSN at registration.
At the polls: photo + signature ID required (Fla. Stat. § 101.043) — DL, passport, military ID, student ID, public assistance ID, etc.
May register at school address if it is their permanent residence.
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How do I register to vote in Florida?
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: 2026-05-17
Florida voter registration is administered by the Department of State and county Supervisors of Elections.
1. Eligibility (Fla. Const. art. VI, § 2; Fla. Stat. § 97.041)
2. How to Register
3. Deadline
4. ID Requirements
5. College Students
This is legal information, not legal advice.
When to Talk to a Lawyer
- Your registration was improperly denied or purged
- You have a felony conviction with disputed restoration status (especially fines/fees)
- You were challenged at the polls and your provisional ballot was rejected
Related Statutes & Laws
- Fla. Const. art. VI, § 2
- Fla. Stat. § 97.041
- Fla. Stat. § 97.055
- Fla. Stat. § 101.043
- Fla. Amendment 4 (2018)
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.