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What happens if I miss the deadline for registering?
The draft register for is published on November 1st. If someone is not on the register or has never registered they can register by the deadline of November 25th.  If there are any error or omissions in the draft they should be notified immediately to the registration authority. The final register is published on February 1st and this register comes into force on February 15th of the following year and is used for each election in the following 12 months. However people can be included up to 15 days before a polling date if they are 18 on or before polling day and are not already registered at another address. If the deadline of November 25th is missed, people can complete another application Form (RFA2) – this is called the Supplementary to the Register of Electors. This form must be signed in the presence of a Garda. The Garda will need to be satisfied as to the person’s identity, so photographic identification may be required. The form can then be returned to the local authority for their area. This form must be received at least 15 days before the polling date in order for a person to be registered to vote. So in effect people will be able to register for the next  election or referendum, up to 15 days before the polling date.