Florida Launches Online Voter Registration Website
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Florida residents can now register to vote or update their registration status electronically from home, provided they have a valid Florida driver 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.
County Supervisors of Elections
These offices must process registrations submitted through the new state-wide online system.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Florida online voter registration website became effective on October 1, 2017.
- The website is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- The website supports both English and Spanish languages.
- Users must provide a Florida driver license or state ID and the last four digits of their social security number to register online.
- If the system cannot validate the provided information, users must print, sign, and mail or hand-deliver their application.
- The legislation requiring this system was passed in 2015 and signed by Governor Rick Scott.
- Florida is the 36th jurisdiction (including the District of Columbia) to implement online voter registration.
- All 67 Florida counties are participating in the online registration system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to register to vote online?
What happens if the website cannot validate my information?
Is the website available in languages other than English?
Why It Matters
Florida residents can now register to vote or update their registration status electronically from home, provided they have a valid Florida driver license or state ID and the last four digits of their social security number.
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Digital Transformation of Voter Registration
The document marks the transition from paper-based or in-person registration to a digital-first model for the state of Florida.
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