97.032 – Short title.
97.032 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Florida Voter Registration Act.” History.—s. 7, ch. 94-224.
97.041 – Qualifications to register or vote.
97.041 Qualifications to register or vote.— (1)(a) A person may become a registered voter only if that person: 1. Is at least 18 years of age; 2. Is a citizen of the United States; 3. Is a legal resident of the State of Florida; 4. Is a legal resident of the county in which that person seeks to be registered; and […]
97.051 – Oath upon registering.
97.051 Oath upon registering.—A person registering to vote must subscribe to the following oath: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Florida, that I am qualified to register as an elector under the Constitution and laws of the […]
97.052 – Uniform statewide voter registration application.
97.052 Uniform statewide voter registration application.— (1) The department shall prescribe by rule a uniform statewide voter registration application for use in this state. (a) The uniform statewide voter registration application must be accepted for any one or more of the following purposes: 1. Initial registration. 2. Change of address. 3. Change of party affiliation. 4. Change of name. 5. Replacement of a […]
97.0525 – Online voter registration.
97.0525 Online voter registration.— (1) An applicant may submit an online voter registration application using the procedures set forth in this section. (2) The division shall establish and maintain a secure Internet website that safeguards an applicant’s information to ensure data integrity and permits an applicant to: (a) Submit a voter registration application, including first-time voter registration applications and […]
97.053 – Acceptance of voter registration applications.
97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.— (1) Voter registration applications, changes in registration, and requests for a replacement voter information card must be accepted in the office of any supervisor, the division, a driver license office, a voter registration agency, or an armed forces recruitment office when hand delivered by the applicant or a third party during […]
97.0535 – Special requirements for certain applicants.
97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.— (1) Each applicant who registers by mail and who has never previously voted in the state and who the department has verified has not been issued a current and valid Florida driver license, Florida identification card, or social security number shall be required to provide a copy of a current and […]
97.055 – Registration books; when closed for an election.
97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.— (1)(a) The registration books must be closed on the 29th day before each election and must remain closed until after that election. If an election is called and there are fewer than 29 days before that election, the registration books must be closed immediately. (b) Except as provided in paragraph […]
97.0555 – Late registration.
97.0555 Late registration.—An individual or accompanying family member who has been discharged or separated from the uniformed services or the United States Merchant Marine, has returned from a military deployment or activation, or has separated from employment outside the territorial limits of the United States, after the book-closing date for an election pursuant to s. 97.055 […]
97.057 – Voter registration by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
97.057 Voter registration by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.— (1) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall provide the opportunity to register to vote or to update a voter registration record to each individual who comes to an office of that department to: (a) Apply for or renew a driver license; (b) Apply for […]
97.0575 – Third-party voter registrations.
97.0575 Third-party voter registrations.— (1) Before engaging in any voter registration activities, a third-party voter registration organization must register and provide to the division, in an electronic format, the following information: (a) The names of the officers of the organization and the name and permanent address of the organization. (b) The name and address of the organization’s registered agent […]
97.058 – Voter registration agencies.
97.058 Voter registration agencies.— (1) Each voter registration agency must provide each applicant the opportunity to register to vote or to update a voter registration record, at the time the applicant applies for services or assistance from that agency, for renewal of such services or assistance, or for a change of address required with respect to the […]
97.0583 – Voter registration at qualifying educational institutions.
97.0583 Voter registration at qualifying educational institutions.—Each qualifying educational institution shall provide each student enrolled in that institution the opportunity to register to vote or to update a voter registration record on each campus at least once a year. Qualifying educational institutions are also encouraged to provide voter registration services at other times and places, such […]
97.05831 – Voter registration applications made available to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
97.05831 Voter registration applications made available to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.—As required in s. 379.352, each supervisor of elections shall supply voter registration applications to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and its subagents, as needed. History.—s. 1, ch. 2006-95; s. 183, ch. 2008-247.
97.0585 – Public records exemption; information regarding voters and voter registration; confidentiality.
97.0585 Public records exemption; information regarding voters and voter registration; confidentiality.— (1) The following information held by an agency, as defined in s. 119.011, and obtained for the purpose of voter registration is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution and may be used only for purposes of voter […]
97.061 – Special registration for electors requiring assistance.
97.061 Special registration for electors requiring assistance.— (1) Any person who is eligible to register and who is unable to read or write or who, because of some disability, needs assistance in voting shall upon that person’s request be registered under the procedure prescribed by this section and shall be entitled to receive assistance at the polls […]
97.071 – Voter information card.
97.071 Voter information card.— (1) A voter information card shall be furnished by the supervisor to all registered voters residing in the supervisor’s county. The card must contain: (a) Voter’s registration number. (b) Date of registration. (c) Full name. (d) Party affiliation. (e) Date of birth. (f) Address of legal residence. (g) Precinct number. (h) Polling place address. (i) Name of supervisor and contact information of […]
97.073 – Disposition of voter registration applications; cancellation notice.
97.073 Disposition of voter registration applications; cancellation notice.— (1) The supervisor must notify each applicant of the disposition of the applicant’s voter registration application within 5 business days after voter registration information is entered into the statewide voter registration system. The notice must inform the applicant that the application has been approved, is incomplete, has been denied, […]
97.1031 – Notice of change of residence, change of name, or change of party affiliation.
97.1031 Notice of change of residence, change of name, or change of party affiliation.— (1)(a) When an elector changes his or her residence address, the elector must notify the supervisor of elections. Except as provided in paragraph (b), an address change must be submitted using a voter registration application. (b) If the address change is within the state […]
97.105 – Permanent single registration system established.
97.105 Permanent single registration system established.—A permanent single registration system for the registration of electors to qualify them to vote in all elections is provided for the several counties and municipalities. This system shall be put into use by all municipalities and shall be in lieu of any other system of municipal registration. Electors shall be […]