Restoration of Voting Rights - FAQs

  1. If I have been convicted of a misdemeanor, are my voting rights affected? No, only a felony conviction affects civil rights and voting. (Section 97.041, Florida Statutes)
  2. If I am on probation, may I vote in Florida? Felony probation must be completed before civil rights may be restored. Once your civil rights are restored, you must register to vote by the book closing deadline (29 days before an election) to be eligible to vote in Florida. (Rules 6, 9, 10A, and 10B, Rules of Executive Clemency, State of Florida)
  3. If I have been arrested and am awaiting trial, may I vote? If you are otherwise eligible to vote and are registered to vote in Florida, then you may vote in Florida.
  4. If my rights have been restored, do I need to bring my certificate when I register to vote? No, If your rights have been restored, you do not need to present your certificate for voter registration.  Just fill out the Florida Voter Registration Application completely and return it to your local Supervisor of Elections on or before  the book closing deadline (29 days before an election).
  5. If my voting rights have been restored, what do I do next so that I may vote? In order to vote, you must register to vote in Florida by the book closing deadline (29 days before an election). To register to vote, complete a Florida Voter Registration Application. Florida Voter Registration Applications may be obtained in the following ways: Download the form Florida Voter Registration Application; call 407.742.6000 and request that a voter application be mailed to you; pick up a form in person at any Supervisor of Elections office; pick up a form in person at any public library, any office that provides public assistance, any office that serves persons with disabilities or any center for independent living.
  6. When is the deadline to register to vote? In order to vote in any election, you must be registered to vote by the deadline, which is twenty-nine (29) days prior to that election.

Dates to Remember

  • Poinciana Villages 40th Anniversary
    May 26, 2012 @ 11:00 AM
    Please come visit our booth at the Poinciana Villages 40th Anniversary Celebration - Vance Harmon Park - 50 Country Club Rd. Kissimmee, FL 34758 - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Memorial Day
    May 28, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Voter Information Fair
    June 05, 2012 @ 1:00 PM
    Come visit us at the Voter Information Fair - St. Cloud City Hall Council Chambers - 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - 1300 9th St. #A St. Cloud, FL 34769 
  • Independence Day
    July 04, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Book Closing for Primary Election
    July 16, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    The voter registration books will close on July 16, 2012 for the Primary Election. The Book Closing Date is the statewide deadline to register to vote, or change your political party for any election if you are already registered. For first time voters in Florida, a completed voter registration application must be in the Supervisor of Elections' office, or postmarked, by the book closing date. If you have relocated to a new address within Florida, you must register that address with the Supervisor of Elections' office as soon as possible.
  • Early Voting
    August 04, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
    Early Voting begins today.  Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, Noon - 6:00 PM.  Continues through August 11.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    August 05, 2012 @ 6:00 PM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, Noon - 6:00 PM.  Continues through August 11.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    August 06, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, Noon - 6:00 PM.  Continues through August 11.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    August 07, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, Noon - 6:00 PM.  Continues through August 11.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    August 08, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, Noon - 6:00 PM.  Continues through August 11.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    August 09, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, Noon - 6:00 PM.  Continues through August 11.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    August 10, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
    Early Voting continues today.  Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, Noon - 6:00 PM.  Continues through August 11.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Early Voting
    August 11, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
    Early Voting ends today.  Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, Noon - 6:00 PM.  Click here for a list of Early Voting locations.
  • Primary Election
    August 14, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
    Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  If you are unsure of where you vote, enter your address in our precinct finder. 
  • Labor Day
    September 03, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Book Closing for General Election
    October 08, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    The voter registration books will close on October 8, 2012 for the General Election. The Book Closing Date is the statewide deadline to register to vote, or change your political party for any election if you are already registered. For first time voters in Florida, a completed voter registration application must be in the Supervisor of Elections' office, or postmarked, by the book closing date. If you have relocated to a new address within Florida, you must register that address with the Supervisor of Elections' office as soon as possible.
  • General Election
    November 06, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
    Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  If you are unsure of where you vote, enter your address in our precinct finder. 
  • Veteran's Day (Observed)
    November 12, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Thanksgiving Day
    November 22, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Thanksgiving Holiday
    November 23, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Christmas Eve
    December 24, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.
  • Christmas
    December 25, 2012 @ 5:00 PM
    Holiday - Office will be closed.