Elections, voter ID
What is it?
Do you vote in a municipality other than where you live? If so, you need a voter ID card.
Voter ID Application
You apply for your voter ID card at the municipality where you are registered. You can do this in two ways: in writing or in person.
Keep your voter ID card safe. You will not get a new pass if you lose your voter ID card.
Written request
- Complete the application form and send it to the municipality. Do this no later than 5 days before election day.
- Send your voting card with the application.
Personal request
You can apply for your voter ID card in person at the municipality until no later than 1 day before the election. Do this before noon. Bring the following with you:
- your valid ID
- your polling card
Download the form that allows you to apply for a voter ID card here.
In which other municipality can I vote with a voter ID card?
It depends on the election:
- Provincial elections: in a municipality in the same province.
- Water board elections: in a municipality in the same water board.
- House of Representatives elections, European elections or other referendums: in every Dutch municipality.
Note: You cannot apply for a voter ID card in municipal elections.
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