All eligible voters – including first-time voters – can register or update their registration details at their convenience online.
Why register online?
Online voter registration is a safe, quick, easy and convenient platform available 24/7 until the voters’ roll for an election closes with proclamation.
When can you register online?
The online access facility is available 24/7 until the voters’ roll closes when the election in question is proclaimed. So if you register now, and there’s a by-election in your hood, you can vote now already.
Who can register to vote?
To register as a voter, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be at least 16 years or older and
- Have a South African identity document (ID) – either a green ID book or a smartcard ID or a valid temporary ID certificate.
How to register online?
- Go to registertovote.elections.org.za
- Check and confirm your eligibility
- Enter your ID number, name and surname, contact details, and confirm OTP
- Capture your address details
- Upload a photo or copy of your SA ID – green ID book, smartcard ID or valid temporary ID
- Get a notification that you have applied and are registered to vote within 24 hours.
How to check if you are registered?
- Go to the IEC website www.elections.org.za and follow the link to “Check my Registration Status”
- SMS ID number to 32810 (R1.00 per SMS)
- Call the IEC toll-free call centre 0800 11 8000 – only available during election periods
- Use the IEC South Africa application on a smart phone
- Visit your voting station during the Voter Registration Weekend or visit the local IEC office from Monday to Friday, during office hours.
