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Having the electoral roll for the European elections corrected

If the electoral roll for the European elections contains incorrect information, you can have it corrected.

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  • Forms

    none


  • Detailed description

    If the electoral roll for the European elections contains incorrect information or is incomplete, you can have this corrected. From the 20th day before the election (= start of the inspection period), this is only possible on the basis of an objection or ex officio.
    The objection is only possible until the 16th day before the election (= end of the inspection period). It must be submitted in writing or recorded in writing to the municipality of residence. The
    municipality decides on the objection up to the 10th day before the election. An appeal against the decision is possible within two days of notification.
    The municipality may correct the electoral roll at any time if it is obviously incorrect or incomplete.
    The electoral roll is closed no later than the day before the election.



  • Requirements
    • Insofar as the electoral roll proves to be incorrect, the electoral roll shall be corrected.
    • Insofar as an entitlement to vote can be proven despite a missing entry, the electoral roll shall be supplemented accordingly.
  • Documents

    conclusive documents proving the need for correction in the electoral roll or, in the absence of an entry, proof of eligibility to vote

  • Fees

    none

  • Process

    You will have the electoral roll for the European elections corrected as follows
    as follows:

    • After inspection, you discover an error in the electoral roll or you are not registered although you are entitled to vote.
    • You lodge an objection and provide appropriate evidence to support the facts.
    • The authority corrects the electoral roll or sends a rejection notice. In the case of subsequent registration, you will receive an election notification.
  • Duration

    about 1 week

  • Deadline

    20th day (= start of the inspection period) to 16th day (= end of the inspection period) before the election

  • Responsible authority

    Electoral authority of the independent city/municipality/office/association municipality

  • Legal basis
  • More information
  • Approved

    Ministry of the Interior of the State of NRW

  • Approved date
    27.10.2020