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Name of the Organization : Commission on Elections
Type of Facility : Online Voter ID Card Registration
Country : Philippines
Website : https://comelec.gov.ph/

What is COMELEC Voter Registration?

Registration refers to the act of accomplishing and filing of a sworn application by a qualified voter before the Election Officer of the city or municipality, where the applicant resides, and including the record in the book of voters upon approval by the Election Registration Board (COMELEC).

Related : COMELEC Philippines Application for Correction of Entries in Electoral Roll : www.statusin.org/2916.html

Qualifications To Register

For a person to be a qualified applicant for registration, a person must possess all of the following requirements :
** A Filipino citizen, who is not yet a registered voter;
** At least eighteen (18) years of age;
** A resident of the Philippines for at least one (1) year;
** A resident in the place wherein he (or she) proposes to vote for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the Synchronized National, Local and ARMM Regional Elections; and
** Not otherwise disqualified by law.

How To Register For COMELEC Voter ID Card?

Go to the official website of COMELEC, click on the “Voter Registration” tab in main menu

Then Select on the “Application Form – > Regular Forms” link, Application forms will be opened.

Click on “White CEF-1A Application for New Registration” the link Application form will be displayed as a PDF format.

Fill the Application form to voter registration.

Registration Procedures

** A qualified applicant need only to appear personally at the Office of the Election Officer (OEO), the local COMELEC office.
** The applicant’s identity and residence will be verified. (Bring a valid ID with photograph and signature.)
** The applicant’s status of registration will also be verified.
** This may be done using a computer application at the OEO or using the on-line Precinct Finder facility in this Website.
** After a successful verification of the applicant’s identity, he (or she) shall be given three (3) copies of the application forms to fill up.
** A blank Application Form is also available for download from this Website. This form may be downloaded and printed. It may be accomplished before proceeding to the OEO to save on time. However, it should only be signed and thumbmarked before the EO.
** An online version of this is also available to help the applicant in accomplishing the form, eliminating the need for writing on the blank form in three (3) copies. After providing the required information once, the accomplished Application Form may be printed in three (3) copies already.
** The applicant’s biometrics will then be digitally captured using the Voter Registration Machine (VRM) by an authorized VRM Operator.
** An Acknowledgment Receipt will be given to the applicant afterwards.

Documentary Requirements

A person has to establish his/her identity when he (or she) personally appears to file his/her application for registration before the Office of the Election Officer (OEO). The following identification documents are the valid IDs accepted :

Employee’s identification card (ID), with the signature of the employer or authorized representative :
** Postal ID ;
** PWD Discount ID;
** Student’s ID or library card, signed by the school authority;
** Senior Citizen’s ID;
** Driver’s license;
** NBI clearance;
** Passport;
** SSS/GSIS ID;
** Integrated Bar of the Philippine (IBP) ID;
** License issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC);
** Certificate of Confirmation issued by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in case of members of ICCs or IPs; and
** Any other valid ID.

Note :
** In the absence of any of the above-mentioned identification documents, the applicant may be identified under oath by any registered voter of the precinct where he (or she) intends to be registered, or by any of his/her relatives within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity. No registered voter or relative shall be allowed to identify more than three (3) applicants.

** Community Tax Certificates (cedula) and PNP clearance shall not be honored as valid identification documents for purposes of registration.

** If the applicant fails to establish his/her identity by any of the aforementioned methods/documents, he/she shall not be issued an application form, nor shall his/her pre-accomplished application form be accepted.

COMELEC Voter ID Issuance

** Only registrants whose biometrics (i.e. photograph, fingerprints and signature) have been successfully captured digitally using COMELEC’s Voter’s Registration Machine (VRM) during the filing application may be issued a voter’s ID card.

** The voter ID cannot be printed without the biometrics data. Doing so would defeat the purpose because there will be no way of identifying the person to whom the ID belongs without an image of a face to connect it to.
** Therefore, NO BIOMETRICS, NO ID.

** The voters identification card is being issued to the registered voter pursuant to Section 25 of Republic Act No. 8189. It shall serve as a document for his identification. In case of loss or destruction, no copy thereof may be issued except to the registered voter himself and only upon the authority of the Commission.

** The Voter ID card is a valid ID that is recognized by all government offices and banks for a person’s identification purposes. It is however not a requirement for a person to vote.

FAQ On COMELEC Voter Registration

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about voter registration in the Philippines:

What is voter registration?
Voter registration is the process of registering to vote in elections. When you register to vote, you provide your personal information, such as your name, address, and date of birth. You also provide information about your citizenship and your eligibility to vote.

Who can register to vote?
You can register to vote if you are a Filipino citizen who is at least 18 years old on Election Day. You must also be a resident of the Philippines for at least one year before Election Day.

How do I register to vote?
You can register to vote online or at a local COMELEC office. To register online, you must create an account on the COMELEC website and complete an online registration form. To register at a local COMELEC office, you must bring a valid ID and proof of residence.

What are the requirements for voter registration?
The requirements for voter registration vary depending on your age. If you are 18 years old or older, you must bring a valid ID and proof of residence. If you are 15 years old or older but not yet 18 years old, you must bring a valid ID, proof of residence, and a sworn statement from your parent or guardian.

What is the deadline for voter registration?
The deadline for voter registration is usually 30 days before an election. However, the deadline may be extended by the COMELEC.