Register To Vote

In order to be able to vote at an election or referendum, your name must be entered on the Register of Electors for the locality in which you ordinarily reside. The Register of Electors is available for inspection at Dublin City Council Offices and online at voter.ie or www.checktheregister.ie

Conditions for Registration

Age: Every resident aged 18 years and upwards is entitled to be on the register. A person may register from the age of 16 years of age, however they will not be able to vote until they are 18.

Residence: a person must be ordinarily resident in the state and at the address at which they wish to be registered.

No fixed abode: If you have no fixed address you can still register online at www.checktheregister.ie or by completing an ERF2 form. Please contact us if you would like further information [email protected] / 01 222 5010.

Citizenship: every adult resident in the state is entitled to be registered; their citizenship determines the type of elections they may vote in.

Voting Rights

Irish - Irish Citizens: may vote at every election and Referendum

British - British Citizens: may vote at Dáil and Local Elections

British/EU Citizen: may vote at Dail, European and Local Elections

EU – European Citizens may vote at European and Local Elections

Non-EU - Non-European Citizens: may vote at Local Elections

Potential EU – Potential European Citizens: may vote at Local Elections

14 days before an election / referendum the local authority will close the register.  Each citizen should check the register well in advance of an election to ensure that they are registered and all their details are correct.

New legislation was introduced on 13th October 2022 requiring additional information to register to vote – this now includes the requirement for a PPSN, DOB and Eircode.  This was introduced to enhance the integrity of the register.

If you want to register to vote or change any of your current details including your name, address, citizenship please complete the form (ERFI Form) below and return to Franchise Section, Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 4, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, D08 RF3F.

Or you can register / edit any of your information online with a verified MyGovId account.

Dublin Area only @ www.voter.ie 

Outside of Dublin Area @ www.checktheregister.ie

Note: you may be required to produce documentary evidence to support your eligibility to vote, e.g. a birth certificate or a certificate of naturalization

Postal Vote

You can register for a postal vote if you are:

• a member of the defence forces
• an Irish diplomat working abroad (and your partner / spouse with Irish citizenship)
• a member of An Garda Síochána
• detained in Prison 

Please contact the Franchise office for any of the above forms and information.

• unable to go to a polling station to vote due to physical illness or disability

• working on the day of an election/ referendum and cannot attend your local polling station e.g. full time students studying away from home, polling staff or working away.

• A Person whose safety may be at risk if your details are published (this also applies to people who live with you) you can remain anonymous on the register.

Note:

• You will be required to produce documentary evidence to support your eligibility for a postal vote.
• An elector registered as a postal voter may vote by post only and may not vote at a polling station.
• Please note that if you are out of the country on holiday you are not eligible for a postal vote.

Special Vote

Citizens residing in full time nursing homes, convalescence homes and religious institutions can register for a Special Vote.

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