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Voter Registration

The Law on Voter Registration was been changed. Approved unanimously in the Assembly of the Republic, the new law has changed some rules of organization and functioning of the voter registration process, in the sense of simplification and modernisation of procedures, through auto-enrollment, thus facilitating the life of citizens and, simultaneously, higher printing accuracy and transparency to the process.

To whom is mandatory the registration in the voter register?

Registration is mandatory for all Portuguese citizens residing in portugal, and over the age of 17 years.

Since registration is mandatory, what should I do to register?

Nothing. From now on, the Portuguese citizens over the age of 17 years old or older are automatically enrolled.

When I change my residence, what should I do to transfer my registration in the electoral roll?

Have to necessarily proceed to the update of the residence Card of Citizen. The transfer of registration in the voter registration operates, then, automatically.

I turn 18 on election day. Can I vote?

Yes, since he was automatically registered at the age of 17, on a provisional basis, becoming an effective voter on the date he turns 18. However, if you live abroad and hold an Identity Card, you must promote your registration in the electoral register with the Portuguese diplomatic representation in your area of residence.

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