Florida Launches Online Voter Registration
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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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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.
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Summary
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?
What happens if the online system cannot verify my information?
Is the online registration website available in languages other than English?
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.
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