Florida Launches New Online Voter Registration Website
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The Frame
Florida residents can now register to vote or update their existing registration electronically using a Florida driver license or state ID and the last four digits of their social security number.
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Florida residents
Residents gain a new electronic method to register to vote or update their registration status.
County Supervisors of Elections
Supervisors are responsible for issuing voter information cards once identity is verified through the new system.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The website RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov launches on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
- The system allows users to register to vote, update existing registrations, or prefill forms to print and deliver.
- Users must provide a Florida driver license or state ID number, the issue date of that card, and the last four digits of their social security number.
- The website is available 24/7, is mobile-friendly, and supports both English and Spanish.
- The system does not retain data; information is securely transmitted to an internal system.
- The project was mandated by the Florida Legislature in Section 97.0525 of the Florida Statutes.
- Florida is the 36th state (including D.C.) to implement online voter registration.
- The website includes security features such as a firewall, data encryption, and session time-outs.
- Voter registration information submitted online remains subject to Florida public records laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to register online?
Is my information stored on the website?
Can I use the website if I am already registered?
Why It Matters
Florida residents can now register to vote or update their existing registration electronically using a Florida driver license or state ID and the last four digits of their social security number.
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Digital Transformation of Voter Services
Florida's move to online registration aligns it with 35 other states, marking a shift toward digital-first election administration.
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