Register to Vote

Who can register to vote?

In order to register to vote in the State of Florida, you must:
  1. Be a citizen of the United States of America
  2. Be a Florida Resident
  3. Be 18 years of age. A person who is otherwise eligible, may pre-register on or after his/her 16th birthday, and may vote in any election on or after his 18th birthday.
  4. Not be adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or in any other state.
  5. Not have been convicted of a felony without your right to vote having been restored.
  6. Provide your current and valid Florida Driver License or Florida Identification card number.  If you do not have one of these, you must provide the last four (4) digits of your Social Security number.  If you have not been issued any of these items, you must write "NONE" in the box indicated on the Voter Registration Application.
How to apply to register to vote:
  1. Complete the Florida Voter Registration Application online.
  2. Print the Application.
  3. Verify all of the information is complete and correct.
  4. Sign your application.
  5. Bring or mail your application to your county Supervisor of Elections Office.
  6. Click here to find a location where you may pick up a Voter Registration Application.
Notes:
  1. You must be registered for at least 29 days before you can vote in an election.
  2. The office where you register, your decision not to register, your Social Security number, Florida Driver License number and Florida Identification number will remain confidential and will only be used for verification purposes.
  3. When you sign your Voter Registration Application, you are swearing to or affirming an oath.
  4. Once your application has been entered into the Florida Voter Registration System, the State must verify your identity.  It is important that the name you provide matches your Florida Identification, Drivers' License or Social Security information.
  5. If the information on the application is not true, the applicant can be convicted of a felony of the third degree and fined up to $5,000 and/or imprisoned for up to 5 years.
  6. If your application is complete and you qualify as a voter, the Supervisor of Elections will mail you a Voter Information Letter as official notification that you are registered to vote.  Make sure all of the information in your letter is correct.  If you do not receive a confirmation letter within 8 weeks, or if you have any questions, please call our office at 407.742.6000.

Dates to Remember

  • Canvassing Board Meeting
    February 10, 2012 @ 3:30 PM
    The Canvassing Board will meet for Certification of the Official Results and the Conduct of Election beginning at 3:30PM  at the Supervisor of Elections' Office located at 2509 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34744.
  • Canvassing Board Meeting
    February 15, 2012 @ 9:00 AM
    The Canvassing Board will meet to conduct the Manual Audit beginning at 9:00 AM at the Supervisor of Elections' Office located at 2509 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34744.
  • Memorial Day
    May 28, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Independence Day
    July 04, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Book Closing for Primary Election
    July 16, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    The voter registration books will close on July 16, 2012 for the Primary Election. The Book Closing Date is the statewide deadline to register to vote, or change your political party for any election if you are already registered. For first time voters in Florida, a completed voter registration application must be in the Supervisor of Elections' office, or postmarked, by the book closing date. If you have relocated to a new address within Florida, you must register that address with the Supervisor of Elections' office as soon as possible.
  • Primary Election
    August 14, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
    Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  If you are unsure of where you vote, enter your address in our precinct finder. 
  • Labor Day
    September 03, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Book Closing for General Election
    October 08, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    The voter registration books will close on October 8, 2012 for the General Election. The Book Closing Date is the statewide deadline to register to vote, or change your political party for any election if you are already registered. For first time voters in Florida, a completed voter registration application must be in the Supervisor of Elections' office, or postmarked, by the book closing date. If you have relocated to a new address within Florida, you must register that address with the Supervisor of Elections' office as soon as possible.
  • General Election
    November 06, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
    Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  If you are unsure of where you vote, enter your address in our precinct finder. 
  • Veteran's Day (Observed)
    November 12, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Thanksgiving Day
    November 22, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Thanksgiving Holiday
    November 23, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Christmas Eve
    December 24, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Christmas
    December 25, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.