How do I register?

To vote in elections, you must register as a voter. You only have to register once, unless you move or your voting district changes.

Who can register?

You must:

• be a South African citizen;
• be at least 16 years old; and
• have a green, bar-coded ID book.

When can I register?

You can register at any time, however to be able to vote in a specific election, you must register before the election date is proclaimed (published in the Government Gazette) by the President. The Voters’ Roll for a specific election closes at 5pm on the day of proclamation. Contact your Municipal Electoral Office for details.

Where can I register?

Register during announced registration weekends at your voting station (in the voting district where you live). Use our online Voting Station Finder to get a map of your voting station.

You can also register at your local Municipal Electoral Office during office hours.

What must I bring?

You need to register in person. Bring your:

• South African, green, bar-coded ID book
  OR
• Valid Temporary Identity Certificate (TIC) if you don’t have an ID book

What happens when I register?

1. Go to the voting station or Municipal Electoral Office
2. Fill in an Application for Registration as a Voter form
3. Your ID book is scanned
4. A bar-coded sticker is pasted in your ID book

When do I have to re-register?

You only have to re-register when:

• Your home address changes
• We inform you that your voting district has changed

Please see Moved since you registered? to find out how to check if your voting district has changed.

How do I know if or where I’m registered?

You can check your registration status by:

• sending an SMS with your ID number to 32810 or
• using our Am I Registered? web page.

If you’re registered, you will be informed of your voting station details.

Note: It can take up to a week for your registration to be processed.