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An official voters' register is kept by the municipality for each polling district. It lists all citizens who are entitled to vote on election day. In principle, eligible voters who are registered as having their main residence in the municipality on the 42nd day before the election are entered ex officio in the voters' register. The municipality will send you a polling card no later than the 21st day before the election.

If you have not received a polling card by the 21st day before the election, you should immediately check with your commune whether you are entered in the voters' register. If this is not the case, you can apply for registration.

If you have a different situation, e.g. moving to the municipality after the 42nd day before the election or permanent residence as a secondary residence, please contact the municipal election authority immediately.

Anyone who is entitled to vote on election day

• is a German or a citizen of another Member State of the European Union,
• has reached the age of 16,
• has his permanent residence or otherwise habitually resides in the electoral area and has no residence in the Federal territory, and
• is not excluded from the right to vote.

Identity card, registration certificate if applicable

You can consult the voters' register from the 20th to the 16th day before the election on weekdays during the general opening hours of your commune. Within this period, you can also request a correction of the electoral roll in order to be registered. You can do this in writing or in person (for record) with the municipality.

Your application must contain at least the following information and be signed by hand:

• First name and surname
• Date of birth
• Exact address
• Formulation "Application for entry on the electoral roll"

The municipality will then check the requirements of your eligibility to vote again. If registration is possible, you will immediately receive a voter's notification. You can also apply for a polling card. If your application is not successful, you will be notified as soon as possible.

You can submit the application no later than 15 days before the election (§ 15 para. 1 BbgKWahlV)

§§ 8, 23, 24 BbgKWahlG

§§ 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22 BbgKWahlV

• Brandenburg Local Elections Act
• Brandenburg Local Elections Ordinance

Municipal Election Authority

Ministry of the Interior and Local Government