Posted on Sep 11, 2018
When It Comes To Not Voting, Some Americans Want To But Face Legal Barriers
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In midterm elections, a majority of Americans typically don't vote. Sometimes that's because of apathy or a lack of knowledge about the process. But for some Americans who want to vote, legal barriers keep them from the polls.
When It Comes To Not Voting, Some Americans Want To But Face Legal Barriers
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I am not seeing the problem. I see voter ID laws as a good thing. Criminals not being able to vote is a consequence of their own actions. However, the Georgia laws are a bit concerning.
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Florida has voter ID laws. Here are the requirements to prove state residency.
Please explain how anyone cannot meet the below requirements.
1. Primary Identification
An Original or Certified Primary Identification Document may be one of the following:
Certified United States Birth Certificate, including territories and District of Columbia
Valid United States Passport or Passport Card
Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Certificate of Naturalization, Form N-550 or Form N-570
Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or Form N-561
2. Proof of Social Security Number
Social Security Card
W-2 Form
Pay Check
SSA-1099
Any 1099
If you Do NOT have a Social Security Number:
If you do not have a social security number, you must bring a letter from the Social Security Administration indicating that you were never issued one. In addition, you will need to present at least one proof of ID from the following list:
A Driver License or Identification Card from the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, or one of our 50 states.
School record stating date of birth, which must contain the registrar's signature.
Transcript of the birth record filed with a public officer charged with the duty of recording certificates.
Baptism certificate, which shows date of birth and the place of baptism.
Family Bible record or birth announcement in a baby book.
An insurance policy on the customer's life which has been in force for at least two years and has the month, day and year of birth.
United States military or military dependent identification card.
Florida license record or identification card record.
Selective Service Registration (Draft Card).
Florida Vehicle Registration certificate (HSMV 83399, owner's copy) obtained from the tax collector's office where the customer's vehicle was registered, Florida, or out-of-state registration certificate, if name and date of birth are shown.
Receipt copy of your last Florida driver license issuance.
Immigration form I-571.
Federal form DD-214 (military record.)
Marriage certificate.
Court order, which includes legal name.
A Florida voter registration card, which was issued at least 3 months previously.
Parent consent form of minor, signed by the parent or legal guardian.
Government issued out-of-country passport, driver license, or identification card.
Concealed weapons permit.
3. Two (2) Proofs of Residential Address
Gather two (2) of the following documents showing your residential address (internet printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable):
Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement
Florida Voter Registration Card
Florida Vehicle Registration or Title
Florida Boat Registration or Title (if living on a boat/houseboat)
A statement from a parent, step-parent or legal guardian of an applicant. The parent or guardian must reside at the same residence address, accompany the applicant and present "Proof of Residence Address"
A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application
Automobile Payment Booklet
Selective Service Card
Medical or health card with address listed
Current homeowner's insurance policy or bill
Current automobile insurance policy or bill
Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year
Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
W-2 form or 1099 form
Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status
A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or a half-way house verifying that the customer resides at the shelter address
Utility bills, not more than two months old
Mail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, or investment account statements, not more than two months old
Mail from Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including city and county agencies)
Transients Sexual Offender/Predator/Career Offender: FDLE Registration form completed by local sheriff's department
Please explain how anyone cannot meet the below requirements.
1. Primary Identification
An Original or Certified Primary Identification Document may be one of the following:
Certified United States Birth Certificate, including territories and District of Columbia
Valid United States Passport or Passport Card
Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Certificate of Naturalization, Form N-550 or Form N-570
Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or Form N-561
2. Proof of Social Security Number
Social Security Card
W-2 Form
Pay Check
SSA-1099
Any 1099
If you Do NOT have a Social Security Number:
If you do not have a social security number, you must bring a letter from the Social Security Administration indicating that you were never issued one. In addition, you will need to present at least one proof of ID from the following list:
A Driver License or Identification Card from the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, or one of our 50 states.
School record stating date of birth, which must contain the registrar's signature.
Transcript of the birth record filed with a public officer charged with the duty of recording certificates.
Baptism certificate, which shows date of birth and the place of baptism.
Family Bible record or birth announcement in a baby book.
An insurance policy on the customer's life which has been in force for at least two years and has the month, day and year of birth.
United States military or military dependent identification card.
Florida license record or identification card record.
Selective Service Registration (Draft Card).
Florida Vehicle Registration certificate (HSMV 83399, owner's copy) obtained from the tax collector's office where the customer's vehicle was registered, Florida, or out-of-state registration certificate, if name and date of birth are shown.
Receipt copy of your last Florida driver license issuance.
Immigration form I-571.
Federal form DD-214 (military record.)
Marriage certificate.
Court order, which includes legal name.
A Florida voter registration card, which was issued at least 3 months previously.
Parent consent form of minor, signed by the parent or legal guardian.
Government issued out-of-country passport, driver license, or identification card.
Concealed weapons permit.
3. Two (2) Proofs of Residential Address
Gather two (2) of the following documents showing your residential address (internet printouts or faxes of these documents are acceptable):
Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement
Florida Voter Registration Card
Florida Vehicle Registration or Title
Florida Boat Registration or Title (if living on a boat/houseboat)
A statement from a parent, step-parent or legal guardian of an applicant. The parent or guardian must reside at the same residence address, accompany the applicant and present "Proof of Residence Address"
A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application
Automobile Payment Booklet
Selective Service Card
Medical or health card with address listed
Current homeowner's insurance policy or bill
Current automobile insurance policy or bill
Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year
Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
W-2 form or 1099 form
Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status
A letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or a half-way house verifying that the customer resides at the shelter address
Utility bills, not more than two months old
Mail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, or investment account statements, not more than two months old
Mail from Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including city and county agencies)
Transients Sexual Offender/Predator/Career Offender: FDLE Registration form completed by local sheriff's department
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