In November 2018, Florida voters adopted an amendment to the Florida constitution known as “Amendment 4.” That Amendment provided that 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 the amendment also require all fines, fees, and restitution to be paid if those terms were included as part of the judicial sentence.
Find Out If Your Voting Rights Have Been Restored
- Felon Eligibility Opinion Request form – PDF: If you’re looking to check on your eligibility to vote, you can request an opinion from the Florida Department of State. Return the form to the Florida Department of State once you’ve filled it out.
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Gather Records Needed to Determine Eligibility
- Orange County Clerk of Court: To request records related to your case, contact the Clerk of Court and specify that it’s for voter eligibility purposes.
Additional Restoration of Voting Rights Information
For further information and questions, contact our office: