How to Register to Vote in the State of Florida

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pass age requirements.

   Are you old enough to vote? You must be at least 18 years old to vote in Florida.
   
   However, if you are 17 or have a valid driver's license, you can still register now, although you have to wait until after your 18th birthday to vote.
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   Step 2: Pass citizenship requirements.

   Are you a US citizen? If you are not a US citizen, you must first become one, as only citizens have the right to vote.
   
   It can take anywhere from 5 months to 2 or more years in order to be granted full citizenship.Realize that lawful permanent resident and US citizen are two different things.
   
   You cannot vote if you are a lawful permanent resident. , Are you currently residing in the state of Florida.
   
   If you are legally a resident of another state, you must register to vote in that state. , Have you ever been convicted of a felony or judged mentally incapacitated with respect to voting? If so, you cannot register to vote unless your right to vote has been restored.
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   Step 3: Pass residency requirements.

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   Step 4: Pass criminal and mental soundness requirements.

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