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UpdateFloridaMonday, October 26, 2026

Florida voters must bring photo ID with signature to vote

Reporting by
NBC 6 South Florida
“Election day is coming up. What ID do I need to vote in Florida?”, Monday, October 26, 2026
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What happened

Florida voters heading to the polls for the Nov. 3 general election must bring a current and valid photo ID that includes a signature. Accepted forms include a Florida identification card, U.S. passport, debit or credit card, military ID, student ID, retirement center ID, neighborhood association ID, or public assistance ID. A driver's license is the most common form of ID used.1

What it means in Florida

What Florida voters need at the polls

The ID must be both current and valid, and it must include a signature.1 Early voting runs at least from Saturday October 24 through Saturday October 31, 2026, and some counties add more days.2

Key dates in Florida

Election Day in 6 days
  1. Mon, Oct 5 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Thu, Oct 22 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  3. Sat, Oct 24 · passed
    Early voting begins
  4. Tue, Nov 3 · 6 days
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  5. Mon, Nov 16 · 19 days
    County/Local certification
  6. Tue, Nov 17 · 20 days
    State certification

Every date in Florida, and who certifies the election

The answers behind this
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Sources

  1. NBC 6 South Florida, https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/election-day-is-coming-up-what-id-do-i-need-to-vote-in-florida/3875385/ · Monday, October 26, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Florida Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/florida/

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