Register of Electors 2011/2012

Make sure you have a Vote.  Remember, you can't Vote if you are not on the Register.

You can check if you are included on the Register of Electors at County Council Offices, Libraries, Garda Stations, Health Centres and Post Offices or at www.checktheregister.ie.

The Draft Register of Electors 2011/2012 is now being prepared and will be published on 1st November, 2010. Any person who is over 18 years or will reach 18 years on or before 15th February, 2011 is eligible to apply for inclusion on the Draft Register of Electors.  You can also apply to correct your details on the Register or to change your address on the Register.

Application forms for inclusion on the Register or to change your details on the Register are available at your local County Council Offices, Library, Garda Station, Health Centre or Post Office or on request from Corporate Affairs Department at Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (057) 8664247/8664105 or by e-mail to register@laoiscoco.ie  

The forms can also be downloaded here:

RFA - English Version
RFA - Irish Version

If you want to apply to amend your details on the Draft Register, please use Form RFA1

Postal & Special Voters Lists

Special voting arrangements apply in the case of the following electors:

Members of the Defence Forces

Members of An Garda Siochána

Diplomats and their spouses

Persons with a physical illness or physical disability living at home

Persons unable to vote in person because of the circumstances of their occupation/education

Persons with a physical illness or physical disability living in a hospital, nursing home or similar institution

If you wish to apply for inclusion on the Postal or Special Voters List, please contact Corporate Affairs at Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (057) 8664247/8664105 or by e-mail to register@laoiscoco.ie for an application form and further information. Application forms for inclusion on the Postal or Special Voters List must be completed and returned by 25th November, 2010, except in the case of Diplomats and their spouses where application forms must be completed and returned by 30th September, 2010.