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How Do I Register To Vote?
In order to Vote your name must be entered on the Register of Electors, which is compiled by your local authority. You are not automatically registered when you turn 18. Everyone must complete a form.
 

Registering to Vote is Easy!


  • From 1 November , ask to see the Register of Electors at your local post ffice, Garda station, library or city or county council offices - to see if your name is on the Register. 
  • You can check if you are registered on http://www.checktheregister.ie by keying in your name and address. If you are registered you can also see the location of your local polling station
  • All residents of the Republic of Ireland, regardless of nationality or citizenship who are aged 18 or will be 18 by February 15th can register to Vote 
  • Registration forms available from your local post office, library, garda station and local county council offices.
  • February 15th: Register comes into force
  • The Live Register is available for inspection at County Council Offices, Libraries, Post Offices and Garda Stations. This Live Register is then used at every election and/or Referendum held in the following 12 months.
  • February 15th until 15 working days before polling day - Still possible to register on the Supplementary Register:
  • Supplementary Registration form (RFA2) (Green in Colour) is used – this needs to be witnessed by a Garda.
  • The Closing Date for receipt of Applications for the Supplement to the Register of Electorsis 15 working days before the Election and is published in local and National Newspapers in the run up to any Election and/or Referendum.
  • Supplementary Change of Address (RFA3) (Pink in Colour) is used - A person who is on the Live Register in one County but who is now resident in another County may apply to be entered in the
  • Supplement to the Register of Electors in the County where he/she is now resident. Also, a person who has moved within the County between Local Electoral Areas may apply to be entered in the
  • Supplement to the Register of Electors for the Local Electoral Area in which they are now resident. This RFA 3 form also needs to be witnessed at Garda Station. 
  • The form can be posted free of charge to your local County Council Office
  • Day before polling day – The Supplementary register published"

    In order to Vote – you must be on the Register!

      Supplementary Registration Form RFA2