Florida Launches New Online Voter Registration Website
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The Frame
Florida residents can now register to vote or update their registration information online 24/7, replacing the need for paper applications for those who choose to use the digital system.
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Florida residents
Residents gain a new digital 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 website 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 and the last four digits of their social security number to verify identity in real-time.
- The system does not retain data on the website itself; information is transmitted to an internal system.
- The website is available 24/7, is mobile-friendly, and is offered in English and Spanish.
- The project was mandated by the Florida Legislature in Section 97.0525 of the Florida Statutes.
- The development of the site was a two-year project involving the Department of State and Florida's 67 county Supervisors of Elections.
- Florida is the 36th state (including D.C.) to implement online voter registration.
- Public records laws continue to apply to voter registration information submitted electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to register to vote online?
Is the website secure?
Can I use the website if I am already registered?
Why It Matters
Florida residents can now register to vote or update their registration information online 24/7, replacing the need for paper applications for those who choose to use the digital system.
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Digital Transformation of Voter Services
Florida's move to online registration aligns the state with 35 other jurisdictions, marking a shift away from paper-exclusive registration processes.
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