The deadline to register to vote in Florida for November's general election is Oct. 11. Have you registered? 

Thomas Jefferson once said: "Should things go wrong at any time, the people will set them to rights by the peaceable exercise of their elective rights."

At a time when the U.S. Congress has an approval rating of 20 percent, according to Gallup, and Americans are still uncomfortable about the direction of the country, exercising the right to vote can make all the difference in November.

If you have not registered to vote yet, and you are eligible to do so, now is the time.

We have the resources to help on our website.

Our Florida Decides Voting Guide has a map that can help you find elections office information for your county. You can also find your federal and state representatives so you know who is up for election in November.

Have a question? We can help you find answers. We have Frequently Asked Questions listed, plus you can send your question to our Election Inbox.

Below are some FAQs for registering to vote from our How to Vote in Florida story.

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Be on the lookout for the following: 

Where do I register?

You can download a Florida voter registration application from your county's supervisor of elections website, print the form out, fill it out, and mail it to the department's office. Make sure you sign it before you send it.

You can also register to vote at the driver's license office, public library, center for independent living, WIC and DCF offices.

How do I find where I go to vote?

You can find your voting precinct location by going to the supervisor of elections website for your county. Each county has a precinct tracker. 

I have to change my address. Do I have to do this before Election Day?

No, you can change your address even at the polling place on Election Day. However, it's better that you do it beforehand so you know you are going to the correct polling place.

How can I get an absentee ballot and when is it due?

Absentee ballots (or mail-in ballots) can be requested up to the week before they are due. The ballot is due at the supervisor of elections office for your county by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Do not send it to your voting precinct! Send it right to the county office.

How does early voting work?

Some elections (not all) have an early voting period. Dates and times for early voting can vary from county to county. Each county has designated areas that may be different from your regular precinct. You can also vote at the supervisor of elections office. Check with the supervisor of elections in your county to find out if early voting is available for an upcoming election.

I am not affiliated with a political party. So I register independent in Florida, right?

No. In this state there is an Independent Party of Florida. There is also an Independence Party of Florida. If you do not want to be affiliated with a party, select no party affiliation.

Also, you do not have to be registered with a political party to vote on Nov. 8. It is a general election, which means all registered voters can vote.

English is not my primary language. Can I get a ballot in my language?

This depends largely on the county and the demographics of the county. Some counties have ballots available upon request in other languages. Some counties have ballots printed in English and Spanish on one ballot. Check with your county before voting.

What kind of identification do I need to bring?

Bring a current and valid form of picture identification, like the following:

  • Florida driver's license
  • Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • United States passport
  • Military identification
  • Student identification
  • Retirement center identification
  • Neighborhood association identification
  • Public assistance identification

If you do not have a proper identification, you can still vote, but you will vote a provisional ballot. If your ID does not have a signature on it, you may be asked to offer additional forms of identification.

How is the order candidates are listed on the ballot decided?

The order in which the candidates are listed is chosen according to the party of the person who won the last gubernatorial election. So for instance, in Florida, Gov. Scott is a Republican. That means the Republicans will top the presidential ballot come November. The next major party (the Democrats) follow, then all other parties in order of when they qualified, and then the No Party Affiliation candidates.