Welcome to the Florida Department of State’s Constitutional Amendments / Initiatives Website!
Where can I find information about existing initiatives or amendments?
Visit Initiatives/Amendments/Revisions DatabaseHow do I register as Paid Petition Circulator?
- Any person who is or will be paid to collect initiative petitions must first register with the Department of State before collecting petitions.
- To register as a paid petition circulator, complete an online application. Once registered, you will be able to manage your own account and assign yourself the initiative(s) for which you plan to collect.
- Your application to register is public record, subject to any applicable exemptions under Florida law.
- Online User Guide for Paid and Volunteer Petition Circulators
Do I have to register as a volunteer petition circulator?
You do not have to register if you are a volunteer petition circulator. Forms and the full text of constitutional amendments can be viewed/downloaded here. No login is required.How long does it take to process an online application to become a registered paid petition circulator?
It may take at least one to two business day to process, depending on volume. Applications submitted after business hours or on the weekend are not processed until at least the next business day.An improperly entered or incomplete registration can delay processing. The most common errors relates to incorrect address and email entry or format. Please refer to the searchable database for the postal service to find your address and use that format to enter your address in the circulator system. https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm
How do I manage my account once registered as a paid petition circulator?
Login to manage an existing registration account and assigned petitions. Refer to the Online User Guide for Paid and Volunteer Petition Circulators for further guidance.How do I get paid as a paid petition circulator?
It is the circulator’s duty to arrange in advance for pay with each sponsoring political committee for the applicable initiative(s). The Department of State does not pay nor is involved in payments to paid petition circulators.For questions or assistance please contact the Florida Division of Elections.
