If you are 18 years old you may be entitled to vote in elections and referenda in Ireland.
To register to vote, complete a registration form:
Return the completed form to Dublin City Council Franchise Section at the address shown below.
Note: The voters’ register is published on 1st February each year and comes into force on February 15th. If an election is due soon and you are not registered to vote, you should add yourself to the ‘Supplement to the Voting Register'.
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Check these 2 things before submitting your form
1.Check the online Register of Electors to see if you are already registered to vote.
2.Check your voting rights. Your voting rights depend on your citizenship:
- Referenda: Only Irish citizens can vote in referenda e.g. to vote for or against a proposal to modify the Irish constitution (Bunreacht na hÉireann).
- Presidential: Only Irish citizens can vote in Presidential Elections.
- Elections for Dáil Éireann: Both Irish and British citizens can vote in elections for Dáil Éireann (the lower house of parliament).
- Elections for the European Parliament: Irish, British and other European Union (EU) citizens can vote in elections for the European Parliament.
- Elections for Local Government: Irish, British, EU and non-EU citizens can vote in local elections.
Note: You may be required to produce documentary evidence to support your eligibility to vote, e.g. a birth certificate, a certificate of naturalisation.
What to do if an election is due soon and you are not registered
If an election or referendum is due soon but you have not registered yourself to vote, you should add yourself to the ‘Supplement to the Voting Register’. This supplement allows you to exercise your vote even if you are not on the full voting register.
To add yourself to the supplement, complete a registration form.
Return the completed form to Dublin City Council Franchise Section at the address shown below.
Change your voting address
To change your registered voting address, complete a change of address form.
Return the completed form to Dublin City Council Franchise Section at the address shown below.
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