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Restoration of Voting Rights

Download Information for Amendment 4, Voting Rights Restoration for Felons (English and Spanish, PDF)

Download Instructions to the Voter Regarding Restoration of Voting Rights (English and Spanish, PDF)

View Standards Governing Eligibility to Vote after a Felony Conviction (Florida Division of Elections Website)

Information for Amendment 4, Voting Rights Restoration for Felons

In November 2018, Florida voters adopted an amendment to the Florida constitution known as “Amendment 4.” That Amendment provided that former felons, except for those convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense, would have their eligibility to register and vote restored if they had completed all terms of their sentence, including prison, probation, and parole.

Florida statutes enacted following the passage of Amendment 4 also require former felons to have completed all fines, fees, and restitution if those terms were included as part of the judicial sentence.

While the Supervisor of Elections cannot provide legal advice, the following information is derived from the language of Amendment 4 and § 98.0751, Florida Statutes:

For all former felons – except those convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense – who have completed all prison, probation, or parole terms of their sentence:

  1. If you no longer owe money, you are eligible to register and vote.
  2. If you have paid all fines, fees, and restitution, as ordered by the Court, even if post-judgment fees remain, you are eligible to register and vote.
  3. Inability to pay, pending subsequent Court opinions, does not presently provide an exception. If you have completed community service in lieu of your remaining payment, however, you are eligible to register and vote.
  4. If you do not know whether or not these categories apply to you, you may request an advisory opinion from the State Division of Elections. Please refer to § 106.23(2), Fla. Stat., and the Division of Elections Website for additional information.

Effective May 24, 2020 - Revision September 11, 2020