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I live in two different states. Can I register here?

Yes, you may register in Florida, but you may not be registered in two places at once. You must decide which state is your legal residence and register to vote in that state - "one person, one vote."

Can I register for my husband or wife?

No, but you may take an application to him/her. After the form is completed, you may hand deliver or mail it to the supervisor of elections office.

I've been convicted of a felony or adjudicated mentally incompetent. May I register to vote?

Yes, you may register if your civil rights (with respect to voting) or your right to vote have been restored.

How can I find out if my civil rights have been restored?

You may contact the Office of Executive Clemency, 2601 Blairstone Road, Bldg C, Room 244, Tallahassee, Fl 32399-2450, Tel: 850.488.2952, Fax: 850.488.0695.

Can I register to vote if I have a green card?

No. You must be a U.S. citizen to register to vote.

I am a student. Can I register to vote where I go to school?

Yes, you can register to vote in the county where you are going to school. However, you cannot be registered in two counties, so the registration in your original home county would be cancelled.

I am homeless. Can I register to vote?

Yes, but you must give an address where you receive your mail, so that we can determine your voting precinct and send you a voter information card.

I am currently a registered voter in Sarasota County. How can I change my name and address?

You must submit a completed Florida Voter Registration Application to change your name. If you move within Sarasota County, you may submit a Florida Voter Registration Application, or a signed written note to the supervisor of elections in the county or notify the supervisor's office by telephone or electronic means.

How do I change my party affiliation?

You must submit a Florida Voter Registration Application to change your party. Any party change request received within 29 days of an election will not go into effect until after that election.

Can I choose which address to use for purposes of registering?

No. You must register to vote using your current residential address. It is not permissible to register using a business address, former address or address of a piece of property that you own. You must register where you live. However, you may use another address for mail (business, P.O. box, etc).

Am I required to declare a political party?

No. However, if you do not choose a political party, you will be registered as "no party."

Does being "no party" affect my voting in the primaries?

Since Florida is a closed-primary state, only voters who are affiliated with one of the major parties (Republican or Democrat) at book closing (29 days prior to an election), will be eligible to vote in that party's primary. If, however, all the candidates in a primary have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the general election, all qualified electors, regardless of party affiliation may vote in the primary election for that office.

How do I find out where I will be voting?

After you register to vote, you will be sent a voter information card with the name and address of your polling place on it. You may also call the supervisor of elections or click here for polling locations.

When will I get my new voter information card?

You should receive your voter information card within 20 days. If you do not receive, please call the supervisor of elections office (861-8600).

What hours are the polls open on election day?

he polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day.

I cannot vote in person on election day. How do I obtain absentee ballot information?

You may contact the supervisor of elections office (861-8600) or click here for more information on absentee voting and early voting.