Need to register to vote? Here's how to do that in Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Not sure if you're registered to vote in Florida? Now is the time to check, register or change your information before next month's primary. 

The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation to cast a ballot in the primary election is Monday, July 22. That means time is running out to make sure everything is squared away before heading to the polls. 

Not sure how to register to vote here in Florida? Need to change your voter information? Need to request a vote-by-mail ballot? We've got you covered. 

Here's a guide on how to register to vote in Florida along with important election dates you should know:

How to register to vote in Florida

You can register to vote or update your voter registration (maybe you moved or want to change your political party) online. 

1. Visit RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.
2. Make sure you're eligible to register using the guidelines on the homepage.
3. Click "Register or Update" and follow the step-by-step application. 

Here's what you'll need: 

• Your Florida driver's license or Florida identification card issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles,
• The issued date of your Florida license or Florida ID card and
• The last four digits of your Social Security Number.

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Deadline to register to vote for 2024 primary election in Florida

July 22 is the deadline to register to vote for the 2024 primary election in Florida.

Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the primary election

Aug. 8 is the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the Aug. 20 primary election in Florida. 

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Deadline to register to vote for 2024 general election in Florida

Oct. 7 is the deadline to register to vote for the 2024 general election. 

How to request a vote-by-mail ballot, deadlines

Even if you've voted by mail in the past, your request may have been erased from Florida's system. All existing vote-by-mail requests were voided after the 2022 general election.

It's all because of changes made to a Florida state law that requires voters to request their ballots more frequently. Vote-by-mail requests in Florida used to be good for two election cycles. Now, those requests are only valid for one cycle.

So, to request a new vote-by-mail ballot, you'll need to visit the supervisor of election's website for your county to either request the ballot online or find the form you need to print and mail in. You can also visit your local supervisor of election's office to put in your request. 

Find your local elections supervisor’s office below:

• Citrus
• Hardee
• Hernando
• Highlands
• Hillsborough
• Manatee
• Pasco
• Pinellas
• Polk
• Sarasota

Primary election vote-by-mail ballot request deadline: Aug. 8

General election vote-by-mail ballot request deadline: Oct. 24

When is the primary election in Florida? 

The primary election in Florida will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. 

When is the general election? 

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, is Election Day.