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Florida Launches Online Voter Registration

Original title: La Inscripción Como Votante en Línea Está Disponible en Florida | Broward County Supervisor of Elections

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The Frame

What this does

Florida residents can now register to vote or update their registration information electronically from home, provided they have a valid Florida driver's license or state ID and the last four digits of their Social Security number.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Florida residents

Residents now have an additional method to register to vote or update their registration status online.

Florida Supervisors of Elections

All 67 county supervisors are now integrated into the state's online voter registration system.

What changed

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What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Florida Department of State has launched a new website, RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov, allowing residents to register to vote or update their existing registration online. This system is available 24/7 in both English and Spanish.

Key Facts

  • The online voter registration system officially launched on October 1, 2017.
  • The website for online registration is RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.
  • The system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • The website is available in both English and Spanish.
  • Applicants must provide a Florida driver's license or state ID and the last four digits of their Social Security number to register online.
  • If the system cannot verify the provided information, applicants must print, sign, and mail or deliver their application to the local Supervisor of Elections office.
  • The online system was mandated by legislation passed in 2015 and signed by Governor Rick Scott.
  • Florida joins 35 other states that offer online voter registration.
  • All 67 Florida Supervisors of Elections are participating in the new system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to register to vote online?
You need a Florida driver's license or state ID and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
What happens if the online system cannot verify my information?
You must print the application from the website and either mail it or deliver it in person to your local Supervisor of Elections office.
Is the online registration website available in languages other than English?
Yes, the website is available in both English and Spanish.

Why It Matters

Florida residents can now register to vote or update their registration information electronically from home, provided they have a valid Florida driver's license or state ID and the last four digits of their Social Security number.

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Statewide Digital Transformation

Florida transitioned from a paper-based or localized registration process to a centralized, state-run online portal in 2017.

Connected Entities

personRick ScottGovernor who signed the legislation authorizing online voter registration in 201Map →
locationBroward CountyThe county where the announcement was issued.Map →
personTonya EdwardsMedia contact for the Broward County Supervisor of Elections.Map →
organizationFlorida Department of StateThe agency responsible for implementing the online voter registration system.Map →
personBrenda SnipesSupervisor of Elections for Broward County.Map →

Sources

Open source document

browardvotes.gov

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  • Controversy10
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