RESOURCES AND LISTINGS
VOTER
RESOURCES
VOTER REGISTRATION
To register and vote, you must be 18 years of
age, a citizen of the United States of America,
a legal resident of Florida and of Pinellas
County. You can pre-register on or after your
16th birthday and may vote in any election
held on or after your 18th birthday. To register
application. Voter registration applications are
available at your local Supervisor of Elections’
and state-designated voter registration agency
serves persons with disabilities, any armed
library), and other public locations (e.g., shops
can download and print the application form
In Pinellas County, the Pinellas County
stop for registering to vote, locating voting
precincts and viewing sample ballots. Call 727-
464-VOTE (8683) for more information.
POLITICAL PARTY
HEADQUARTERS
National Democratic
Committee
202-863-8000
www.democrats.org
Florida Democratic Party
850-222-3411
Republican National Committee
202-863-8500
www.gop.com
Florida Republican Party
850-222-7920
www.rpof.org
League of Women Voters LWV
of Florida
850-224-2545
LWV is a bipartisan organization with the
mission of encouraging voter participation,
advocating voter reforms, and education the
public about candidates and issues
TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORTS
Albert Whitted Airport
St Petersburg
St. Petersburg/Clearwater
International Airport
Clearwater
727-453-7800
Tampa International Airport
Tampa
813-870-8700
www.TampaAirport.com
Sarasota Bradenton
International Airport
Sarasota
www.srq-airport.com
REGIONAL TRANSIT
AUTHORITY
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Clearwater
727-540-1800
www.psta.net
INTRA & INTERSTATE
TRANSPORTATION
Amtrak Passenger Rail
800-872-RAIL
www.amtrak.com
Greyhound Bus Lines
800-231-2222
www.greyhound.com
DRIVER LICENSING
Out-of-State Drivers
By Florida law, If you have a drivers license
from another state, you need to obtain a
within 30 days of residency.
license are quite stringent. An out-of-state
If you have a current out-of-state driver license,
your driving record will be checked. If you have
outstanding citations or other blemishes on
your driving record, you may be required to
If your out-of-state driving record is clean, then
there is no automatic requirement to take the
written test.
You will be required to take a vision test.
If the examiner questions your ability to safely
operate a vehicle, you may be requested to
appointment.
If you have a vehicle, you will need to get
Florida auto insurance and have the vehicle
registering the vehicle.
First-Time Driver Requirements
If you have never had a driver license, you will
can be taken online. You will also need to take
rules, which can also be completed online.
DMV Written Test
the road test.
OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLE
REGISTRATION
If you are a new resident of Florida, state law
requires that you register your vehicle within 10
days after engaging in an occupation in Florida
or entering a child in a Florida school. First,
you will need to obtain a Florida drivers license
and auto insurance from a company licensed
licensed in Florida provide online services. At
When you are issued a motor vehicle
registration, you will receive a license plate,
decal.
County Tax Collector
Pinellas County
Clearwater
727-464-7777
www.taxcollect.com
MANDATORY AUTO
INSURANCE
Florida’s minimum coverage is $10,000
personal injury protection and $10,000
property damage liability. Bodily injury liability
may also be required, depending upon your
driving record. For questions about insurance,
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/www.democrats.org
/www.gop.com
/www.rpof.org
/www.TampaAirport.com
/www.srq-airport.com
/www.psta.net
/www.amtrak.com
/www.greyhound.com
/www.taxcollect.com