Get ready for the upcoming elections. Register to vote now! Remember that you must register to vote 29 days prior to any upcoming election.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes
Here's How:
- Do you meet the following criteria? You must also be a U.S. citizen and a Florida resident who is at least 18 years old, unless you are pre-registering, in which case you must be 17.
- In addition to meeting the above criteria, you may not be mentally incapacitated with respect to voting or have ever been convicted of a felony, without your civil rights being restored.
- You can get a Florida Voter Registration Application at any county's Supervisor of Elections office, Public Libraries, Dept of Motor Vehicles, Armed Forces Recruitment offices, select Post Offices.
- To avoid applying in person, you can fill out the on-line application form from the Florida DOS, Division of Elections. But, be aware that it will take longer to actually receive your card.
- Just remember, you may not claim the right to vote in another state or county.
Tips:
- Register early! Don't forget that you must be registered to vote at least 29 days prior to the election that you wish to vote in.
- Not sure where you should go to vote? Your county polling place will be listed on your voter id card.
- Save yourself some time, register to vote while applying for - or updating your driver license.

