How to Vote in Florida

Flag of Florida
“In God We Trust”
Capital: Tallahassee Nickname: The Sunshine State Admitted: 1845 (27th state) Electoral Votes: 30
State Bird: Northern Mockingbird State Flower: Orange Blossom
Registration Deadline 29 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required Photo ID requested
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse
Polling Hours 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Electoral Votes 30

Voter Registration in Florida

The voter registration deadline in Florida is 29 days before Election Day.

Florida offers online voter registration.

Florida does not have automatic voter registration.

In Florida, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.

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Voter ID Requirements in Florida

Florida requires Photo ID requested identification to vote.

Early Voting in Florida

Yes — Florida offers early voting.

Begins at least 10 days before Election Day; counties may offer up to 15 days

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Florida

Absentee and mail-in voting in Florida: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request a vote-by-mail ballot; requests valid for one general election cycle

Polling Hours in Florida

Polls in Florida are open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Florida

Felony voting rights in Florida: Varies by offense.

After You Vote in Florida

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Florida Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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