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Florida asks for photo ID to vote in person and an ID number to vote by mail.

1 Check ID Rules

Voter ID in Florida

Florida has different rules for:

IDs for Voting in Person

Option 1: Use one photo ID

Your photo ID:

Cannot be expired.
Does not need your current address.
Must have your signature.

You can show:

Florida driver’s license
Florida state ID card
US passport
Military identification
Student identification
Public assistance card
Veterans Affairs health ID (VHIC)
Retirement center identification
Neighborhood association identification
Debit or credit card
Florida concealed weapon or firearm license
Government employee ID (issued by US, Florida state, county, or city)

Option 2: Use two forms of ID

If your photo ID from Option 1 doesn’t have your signature, bring an extra identification that has it.

You can show:

Accepted photo ID without signature	+	Other ID with signature (no photo required)

Examples:

US passport card	+	Credit card
			Or
Student ID	+	Public assistance card

Option 3: Ask for a Provisional Ballot

If you can’t show ID from Option 1 or Option 2, ask to vote using a provisional ballot.

Provisional ballots are a backup option to make sure eligible voters are not turned away.

Your provisional ballot counts if:

You are registered and voting the correct precinct.
Your signature matches the one election officials have on file.

If your signatures don’t match:

You can fix this – it’s called “curing” your ballot.

Bring accepted ID to your county’s election office.
You have until 5:00 PM, 2 days after Election Day.
If you meet the deadline, your ballot counts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Florida?

You still have options if you don’t have an accepted ID.

Vote by Mail

You can use your Social Security number to request a vote-by-mail ballot.

Vote a Provisional Ballot

Go to your assigned voting location.
Ask to vote a provisional ballot and sign it.
Confirm your ballot counts.

How can I get a free ID in Florida?

Free IDs are available for Florida voters!

Florida offers state ID cards to some residents for free or reduced cost.

You may qualify if you are:

Earning an income at or below 100% of the poverty level (reduced fee)
Receiving food benefits or other public assistance (reduced fee)
Veteran with a service-related disability (free ID)
Experiencing homelessness (free ID)

Contact your local FLHSMV office to learn more!
You will be required to provide proof of eligibility and supporting documents.

👋 VoteRiders can also help you get free ID to vote in Florida.

Contact our Helpline to get started!

Accepted IDs

Can I use a student ID to vote in Florida?

Student IDs are still accepted for voting in Florida’s 2026 elections.

You can use your student ID if it meets Florida’s requirements.

Student IDs will no longer be accepted when a new law goes into effect January 2027.

Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Florida?

You must show a physical ID at the polls.

You cannot use an image, copy, digital, or mobile ID.

Do I need a “REAL ID” to vote in Florida?

You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Florida.

“REAL ID” is a set of national security standards for states to follow when they issue driver’s licenses and state ID cards.

How to get a “REAL ID” in Florida:

You must appear in person to apply for your driver’s license or ID card.
You must bring a variety of documents to prove your identity.
Visit the FLHSMV website to check what you need.

IDs for Voting by Mail

Any registered Florida voter can request to vote by mail. Ballot requests must be renewed every two years.

You must give one of these numbers to request your ballot:

Florida driver’s license number
Florida state ID card number
Last 4 digits of Social Security number

You do not need to include ID or an ID number with your completed ballot.

The signature on your ballot envelope will be compared to the one election officials have on file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a Florida mail ballot?

Here’s how to request your vote-by-mail ballot!

Ballot requests must be renewed every two years.

You need to give an ID number when you make your request.

Can I fix my Florida mail ballot if it is rejected?

If your signature is missing or doesn’t match your records, your county will notify you.

What to do:

Complete and sign a Vote-by-Mail Ballot Cure Affidavit form.
Make a copy of accepted photo ID or one of the documents listed below.
Return form and ID copy to your county’s election office in person, by email, or by fax.

Document with your name and current address:

Utility bill
Bank statement
Paycheck
Government check
Government document (not a voter information card)

2 Register

Voter Registration in Florida

You must register before you can vote in Florida.

You are eligible to vote in Florida if you meet all of the following requirements:

You are a citizen of the United States.
You a resident of Florida.
You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.

You cannot register to vote in Florida if:

You have been convicted of a felony and your civil rights have not been restored.
You have been declared incapacitated by a court of law.

To register to vote:

You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID number if you have one.
If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.

If you don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number you provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register and vote on the same day in Florida?

No, Florida does not allow you to register and vote on the same day.

Florida’s deadline to register for an upcoming election is 29 days before Election Day.

If the registration deadline for an upcoming election has passed, you can still apply to register. Your registration will be processed, and you will be registered to vote in future elections.

Can I register to vote in Florida if I have been convicted of a crime?

Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.

To check your eligibility to register to vote in Florida, use Restore Your Vote.

Can I register to vote in Florida if I attend college in Florida?

College students are allowed to vote using their Florida school residence address. You can decide whether to register in your home state or in Florida if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.

Some student IDs are accepted for voting in Florida.

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Voting in Person

Florida requests photo ID to vote in person. If you vote in person and can’t present an accepted photo ID, you have to cast a provisional ballot.

Provisional ballots make sure eligible voters are not turned away from the polls.

Your provisional ballot will count if:

Your signature on the Provisional Ballot Certificate matches the signature on your voter registration record.
You are registered and voting in the correct precinct.

What if my signature does not match my voter registration record?

If your signature does not match your voter registration record, you need to prove your identity to your county’s Supervisor of Elections.

You can do this by providing one of the following:

Florida driver’s license number
Florida state ID card number
Last 4 digits of your Social Security number

You must prove your identity no later than 5 PM on the second day after the election.

Voting By Mail

Any registered Florida voter in can request to vote by mail. You don’t have to give a reason why you can’t vote in person.

Request your vote-by-mail ballot from your local Supervisor of Elections. You can request a ballot by calling your supervisor’s office, visiting it in person, or sending a written request via email, mail, and fax.

You must give an ID number to request your ballot. No ID is required when you return your completed ballot.

Can you fix your Florida mail ballot if it is rejected?

You must be notified if your ballot is missing your signature or if the signature on it does not match your signature in state records. After you are notified about a missing or mismatched signature, you must complete and return a form (called a “Vote-by-Mail Ballot Cure” Affidavit).

You must also provide a copy a photo ID is accepted for voting. If you do not have one, you can provide one of the documents listed below.

The deadline to submit the form and a copy of your ID is 5:00 pm two days after the election.

Document must show your name and current address:

Current utility bill
Bank statement
Government check
Paycheck
Government document (excluding voter information card)

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1 Check ID Rules

Voter ID in Florida

🗳️ Voting in Person

✉️ Voting by Mail

IDs for Voting in Person

Option 1: Use one photo ID

Your photo ID:

You can show:

Option 2: Use two forms of ID

You can show:

Examples:

Option 3: Ask for a Provisional Ballot

Your provisional ballot counts if:

If your signatures don’t match:

Frequently Asked Questions

Accepted IDs

IDs for Voting by Mail

You must give one of these numbers to request your ballot:

You do not need to include ID or an ID number with your completed ballot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here’s how to request your vote-by-mail ballot!

What to do:

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Voter Registration in Florida

You cannot register to vote in Florida if:

Frequently Asked Questions

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Voting in Person

Voting By Mail