You’re a citizen of the US and a resident of Florida (you have a permanent address). You’re at least 18 years old (you can pre-register to vote as early as 16, though). You’ve never been convicted of a felony. If you’ve been convicted of any crime, contact your local SOE to confirm your voting rights have been restored, just to be safe. [2] X Research source You’ve not been adjudicated mentally incapacitated (in other words, a court hasn’t found you mentally incompetent). [3] X Research source
If you don’t have a social security number or a driver’s license/ID, you’ll just rely on your name and birthdate. This is the same website and application you’ll use to update your voter registration information in the future.
You must send the application to the Supervisor of Elections where you live specifically. If you’re a Lee County resident, for example, send it to the Lee County Supervisor of Elections. You can also drop the application off in person if you prefer.
There is no law requiring employers or teachers to give you time off to vote, but most people will try to be amicable about this. [8] X Research source
Florida driver’s license, ID card, or US passport. Debit or credit card, military ID, or student ID card. Concealed carry card, government ID badge, public assistance ID, or neighborhood association card. Retirement center ID or veteran health ID card.
Electronic voting with audio and/or touchscreen controls are available if you have a disability or require assistance.
Most counties allow you to request a mail-in ballot via the SOE website.
If your Supervisor of Elections does not have an online form for requesting mail-in ballots, you must call them or email them to request the ballot. In Charlotte, Lee, and Sarasota counties, you can request your ballot over the phone. In Florida, you do not need a reason to vote by mail.
You can check your mail-in ballot’s status online to see if it has been counted or processed yet! If you drop the ballot off in person, you either have to do it yourself, or have a family member drop it off for you with a signed letter explaining they’re allowed to deliver your ballot. You can also drop the ballot off at a polling place on election day or during early voting.
Every county in Florida is legally obligated to provide early voting locations if there is any state or federal race. There may not be any early voting for county or city elections. If you don’t see the early voting locations on the SOE website, call your Supervisor of Elections and ask.
In 2022, early voting in Florida will begin 15 days before the election (10/24/2022) across the entire state. Early voting stations will always be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. You do not have to vote in your county.
Electronic voting with audio/touchscreen controls will be available if you have a disability or require extra assistance.
