Voter Registration FAQ
  1. I live in two different states. Can I register here? Yes, you may register in Florida, but you may not be registered in two places at once. You must decide which state is your legal residence and register to vote in that state - "one person, one vote."
  2. Can I register for my husband or wife? No, but you may take an application to him/her. After the form is completed, you may hand deliver or mail it to the Supervisor of Elections office.
  3. Why do I have to provide my Florida Drivers' License number, Florida Identification number or last four digits of my Social Security number?  After your information has been entered into the Florida Voter Registration System, the State must verify your identity.  It is important that the name you provide on your voter registration application match that of the identification you provide.
  4. I've been convicted of a felony or adjudicated mentally incompetent. May I register to vote? Yes, you may register if your civil rights (with respect to voting) or your right to vote have been restored.
  5. How can I find out if my civil rights have been restored? You may contact the Office of Executive Clemency, 2601 Blairstone Road, Bldg C, Room 244, Tallahassee, Fl 32399-2450, Tel: 850.488.2952, Fax: 850.488.0695.
  6. Can I register to vote if I have a green card? No. You must be a U.S. citizen to register to vote.
  7. I am a student. Can I register to vote where I go to school? Yes, you can register to vote in the county where you are going to school. However, you cannot be registered in two counties, so the registration in your original home county would be cancelled.
  8. I am homeless. Can I register to vote? Yes, but you must give an address where you receive your mail, so that we can determine your voting precinct and send you a voter information letter. 
  9. How can I change my name and address? You must submit a completed Florida Voter Registration Application to change your name. If you move within Osceola County, you may submit a Florida Voter Registration Application or a signed written note to the Supervisor of Elections in the county or notify the Supervisor's office by telephone or electronic means.
  10. How do I change my party affiliation? You must submit a Florida Voter Registration Application to change your party. Any party change request received within 29 days of an election will not go into effect until after that election.
  11. Can I choose which address to use for purposes of registering? No. You must register to vote using your current residential address. It is not permissible to register using a business address, former address or address of a piece of property that you own. You must register where you live. However, you may use another address for mail (business, P.O. box, etc).
  12. Am I required to declare a political party? No. However, if you do not choose a political party, you will be registered as "no party."
  13. Does being "no party" affect my voting in the primaries? Since Florida is a closed-primary state, only voters who are affiliated with one of the major parties (Republican or Democrat) at book closing (29 days prior to an election), will be eligible to vote in that party's primary. If, however, all the candidates in a primary have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the general election, all qualified electors, regardless of party affiliation may vote in the primary election for that office.
  14. How do I find out where I will be voting? After you register to vote, you will be sent a voter information letter with the name and address of your polling place on it. You may also call the Supervisor of Elections or click here for polling locations.
  15. When will I get my new voter information letter? You should receive your voter information letter within 20 days. If you do not receive you letter, please call the Supervisor of Elections office at 407.742.6000.
  16. What hours are the polls open on Election Day? The polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm on Election Day.
  17. I cannot vote in person on Election Day. How do I obtain absentee ballot information? You may contact the Supervisor of Elections office at 407.742.6000 or click here for more information on absentee voting.

Dates to Remember

  • Voter Registration Book Closing
    October 04, 2010 @ 5:00 PM
    Book Closing for the General Election is October 4, 2010.  Book Closing is a term used to indicate the last date a voter may register and be eligible to vote in an election.  Voters may still register, however they will not be eligible to vote in the November 2, General Election.  If you have any questions about Book Closing and what that means to you, please contact our office at 407.742.6000.
  • Early Voting
    October 18, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
    Early Voting begins today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    October 19, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    October 20, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    October 21, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    October 22, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    October 23, 2010 @ 9:00 AM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    October 25, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    October 26, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    October 27, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Canvass of Absentee Ballots
    October 27, 2010 @ 1:00 PM
    PUBLIC NOTICE OF CANVASS OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS

    Canvassing of Absentee Ballots will be conducted at the Supervisor of Elections Office on the following days and times:

    Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
    Friday, October 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
    Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

    Absentee Ballots to be canvassed will be available for public inspection for 30 minutes prior to each of the scheduled canvass. Immediately after convening the canvassing board, ballots will be opened and processed but they will not be tabulated until after 7:00 p.m. on November 2, Election Night.
  • Early Voting
    October 28, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    October 29, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Canvass of Absentee Ballots
    October 29, 2010 @ 1:00 PM
    PUBLIC NOTICE OF CANVASS OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS

    Canvassing of Absentee Ballots will be conducted at the Supervisor of Elections Office on the following days and times:

    Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
    Friday, October 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
    Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

    Absentee Ballots to be canvassed will be available for public inspection for 30 minutes prior to each of the scheduled canvass. Immediately after convening the canvassing board, ballots will be opened and processed but they will not be tabulated until after 7:00 p.m. on November 2, Election Night.
  • Early Voting
    October 30, 2010 @ 9:00 AM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Continues through October 30.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Canvass of Absentee Ballots
    November 02, 2010 @ 3:00 PM
    PUBLIC NOTICE OF CANVASS OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS

    Canvassing of Absentee Ballots will be conducted at the Supervisor of Elections Office on the following days and times:

    Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
    Friday, October 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
    Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

    Absentee Ballots to be canvassed will be available for public inspection for 30 minutes prior to each of the scheduled canvass. Immediately after convening the canvassing board, ballots will be opened and processed but they will not be tabulated until after 7:00 p.m. on November 2, Election Night.
  • General Election
    November 02, 2010 @ 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. 
  • Canvass of Absentee/Provisional Ballots
    November 05, 2010 @ 1:00 PM
    PUBLIC NOTICE OF CANVASS OF ABSENTEE/PROVISIONAL BALLOTS

    Canvassing of Absentee/Provisional Ballots will be conducted at the Supervisor of Elections Office on the following day and time:

    Friday, November 5, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

    Absentee Ballots and Provisional Ballots to be canvassed will be available for public inspection 30 minutes prior to the scheduled canvass. The canvassing board will review the Absentee/Provisional Ballots, then approved ballots will be opened and processed and the Canvassing Board will then prepare the Unofficial Final Results.
  • Veteran's Day
    November 11, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Certification of Election
    November 12, 2010 @ 1:00 PM
    The Canvassing Board will meet at 1:00 p.m. to declare Official Final Results and prepare the Conduct of Election.
  • Manual Audit
    November 15, 2010 @ 1:00 PM
    The Canvassing Board will meet at 1:00 p.m. to conduct the Manual Audit.
  • Thanksgiving Day
    November 25, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Thanksgiving Holiday
    November 26, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Christmas Holiday
    December 24, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Christmas Holiday
    December 27, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.