English / Español

Florida

I am a...

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

1 Check ID Rules

IDs for Voting in Person

Option 1: Show One Photo ID

Your ID:

Must have your name, photo, and signature.
Cannot be expired.
Does not need your current address.

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, state of Florida, county, or city)

Option 2: Show Two Forms of ID

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

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 in the correct precinct.
Your signature matches the one on file.

If your signatures don’t match:

You can fix this. It’s called “curing” your ballot:

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

IDs for Voting by Mail

Request a Ballot

Any registered Florida voter can request to vote by mail.

Give one of these numbers when you request your ballot:

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

Return Your Ballot

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

Don’t forget to sign! Your signature on the ballot envelope will be compared with your signature on file.

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.

Can I use a student ID to vote in Florida?

Yes, student IDs are still accepted for voting in the 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 in 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.

2 Register

Who Can Register to Vote?

You need to register before you can vote in Florida.

You can vote in Florida if you meet these requirements:

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

You cannot vote in Florida if:

You were convicted of a felony, and your right to vote has not been restored.
You are under a court order that takes away your right to vote.

FAQ: Who Can Register to Vote?

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 in Florida, visit 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 where you attend school.

You may only be registered and vote in one location.

How to Register

You must register before you can vote in Florida.

You can:

Use this form to register online.
Complete a registration form and send it by mail.
Visit your local election office or a voter registration agency to register in person.

FAQ: How to Register

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

No, Florida does not have same-day registration.

Florida’s Voter Registration Deadline

Online or in person: 29 days before Election Day.
Mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day.

If the 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.

How do I fix or update my voter registration information?

If you cannot find your registration information or if any details are incorrect:

Update your name, address, or political party affiliation by submitting a new registration.
Contact your local election office if you have questions or need to make other changes.

Required ID Information

You have to verify your identity when you register to vote.

If you have a driver’s license or state ID card:

Enter your license or ID number on the registration form.

If you do not have either ID:

You can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
Don’t have a Social Security number? Leave this part of the form blank.

If you do not provide an ID number when you register:

Be ready to show ID the first time you vote.

Register to Vote in Florida

Don’t have a state-issued ID? VoteRiders is here to help!

3 Vote

IDs for Voting in Person

North Carolina requires photo ID to vote in person. If you don’t have an accepted photo ID, you can still vote by signing an exception form.

Option 1: Show an Accepted Photo ID

Your photo ID:

Can be expired for up to 1 year (longer if it expired after your 65th birthday).
Does not need your current address.
Must show your name, or a name substantially equivalent to your voter registration.

You can show:

North Carolina driver’s license
North Carolina state ID card (also called a non-operator’s ID)
US passport or passport card
North Carolina Voter ID card issued by your county
North Carolina student ID approved by the NC State Board of Elections (list available here)
Employee ID issued by NC state or local government, or a charter school approved by the NC State Board of Elections (list available here)
Out-of-state driver’s license or ID card (only if you registered to vote in North Carolina within 90 days of an election)

Accepted with no expiration date required:

Military identification
Veterans ID card issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs
Tribal enrollment card issued by a Tribe recognized by North Carolina or the federal government

Option 2: Vote Using an ID Exception Form

If you don’t have an accepted photo ID, you can still vote by completing and signing a Photo ID Exception Form.

You can sign an exception form if:

You have a reasonable impediment to getting an ID.
You were affected by a natural disaster within 100 days before Election Day.
You have a religious objection to being photographed.

Option 3: Ask for a Provisional Ballot

If you can’t show ID from Option 1 or sign an exception form under 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 bring an accepted photo ID to your county board of elections after voting.
You meet your county’s return deadline.

Deadline to return your ID:

Municipal elections in September and October: the Monday following Election Day.
All other elections: the second Thursday following Election Day.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Complete a Photo ID Exception Form

You can vote without ID by completing and signing a Photo ID Exception Form.

Vote a Provisional Ballot and Return with ID

Vote a provisional ballot if you cannot present ID or confirm your identity.
Submit an accepted photo ID to your county board of elections before the county canvass.
For municipal elections in September and October, the deadline is the Monday after Election Day. For all other elections, the deadline is the second Thursday after Election Day

Are there exceptions to North Carolina’s Voter ID Law?

There are three exceptions to the requirement to present an accepted ID in person.

If you meet one of these exceptions, you can complete an ID Exception Form and vote a provisional ballot.

Reasonable Impediment

You can sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration if you can’t get an ID because of:

Lack of transportation
Disability or illness
Missing your birth certificate or other documents required to obtain an ID
Work schedule
Family responsibilities
Lost or stolen photo ID
You applied for a photo ID but have not received it yet
Other: you may write in another reason, and the county board of elections will decide whether to accept it

Natural Disaster

If you cannot provide a photo ID because you were a victim of a natural disaster within 100 days before Election Day (as declared by the Governor of North Carolina or the President), you may sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot. Voters in the 25 counties and three tribal areas designated as disaster areas after Hurricane Helene can use a Photo ID Exception Form.

Religious Objection

If you cannot get a photo ID because you have a religious objection to being photographed, you may sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot.

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

You must show a physical ID at the polls.

North Carolina does not accept mobile or digital ID. You cannot use an image or copy of your ID when voting in person.

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

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

“REAL ID” is a set of national security standards for states to follow when they issue driver’s licenses and state ID cards. Your ID will show a star if it meets REAL ID standards.

How to get a “REAL ID” in North Carolina:

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 North Carolina DMV website to check what you need.

IDs for Voting by Mail

Any registered North Carolina voter can request to vote by mail. You don’t have to give a reason, and you can request online or by mail.

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

North Carolina driver license number
North Carolina state ID card number
Last 4 digits of Social Security number

You must include a photocopy of an accepted photo ID with your completed ballot.

Place a copy of your accepted photo ID inside the “photo ID envelope.” If you don’t have one, or can’t attach a copy, you can sign a Photo ID Exception Form instead. It is mailed to you with your ballot.

Your ballot envelope must be signed by two witnesses or one notary public.

Any adult can be your witness, except a candidate who is not related to yos.