Register of Electors

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council,
Franchise Section,
Dundrum Office Park,
Off Main Street,
Dundrum,
Dublin 14
D14YY00

 

Dundrum Office Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:

9.30 AM - 12.30 PM
1.30 PM - 4.30 PM
Closed for lunch: 12.30 PM - 1.30 PM

 

Email: registerofelectors@dlrcoco.ie

Phone: (01) 2054 880

The electoral registration process has changed, The Electoral Reform Act 2022 came into effect in October 2022.  The Draft and Live Registers have now been replaced by a Rolling Register of Electors. The Rolling Register will be continuously updated.

PPSN/ Date of Birth/Eircode: If you are already registered to vote under the new legislation you are now required to add your PPSN, Date of Birth and Eircode.

For further information about the Electoral Reform Act 2022, please click here.

Please note that the onus is on all electors to check that all their details and voter status are correct on www.voter.ie or on www.checktheregister.ie

Do you have a question? There is an FAQ section located at the bottom of this page!

How do I register to vote?

Age: Every resident aged 18 years and upwards is entitled to be on the register. A person may register from the age of 16 years of age, however they will not be able to vote until they are 18.

You can now register to vote online on www.voter.ie or on www.checktheregister.ie or by completing Form ERF1 and returning the form to us at: 

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council,
Franchise Section,
Dundrum Office Park,
Off Main Street,
Dundrum,
Dublin 14
D14YY00

No fixed abode: If you have no fixed address you can still register online at www.checktheregister.ie or by completing Form ERF2. Please contact us if you would like further information registerofelectors@dlrcoco.ie / 01 205 4880.

How do I check if I am on the Register of Electors?

Check the Register at www.voter.ie or www.checktheregister.ie

Reasons to amend your details on the Register

Someone in your household has become 16 years old and can now pre-register.
You may have changed address.
You want to update or correct your personal details.
You wish to be removed from the Register.

You can amend your details online on www.voter.ie or www.checktheregister.ie

You can also contact us at registerofelectors@dlrcoco.ie or (01) 205 4880.

Your vote is important. Please check www.voter.ie to see if you are currently registered, or contact our Franchise Section on (01) 205 4880.

Local Electoral Area Local Government Electors as of 31st January 2023
Blackrock 25,880
Dún Laoghaire 33,684
Dundrum 29,469
Glencullen/Sandyford 22,964
Killiney/Shankill 30,263
Stillorgan 22,683
Total: 164,943

 

Dáil Constituency Maps
Dáil Constituency Maps
Dublin Rathdown Constituency
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Dún Laoghaire Constituency
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Local Electoral Area Maps
Local Electoral Area Maps
Blackrock LEA
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Dún Laoghaire LEA
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Dundrum LEA
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Glencullen-Sandyford LEA
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Killiney-Shankill LEA
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Stillorgan LEA
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Application Forms for the Register of Electors
Form ERF1 - Register to vote or update details
Form ERF1 - Register to vote or update details
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Foirm ERF1 - Clárú chun vóta a chaitheamh nó sonraí a nuashonrú
Foirm ERF1 - Clárú chun vóta a chaitheamh nó sonraí a nuashonrú
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Form TPC1 - Third party request to amend the register
Form TPC1 - Third party request to amend the register
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Foirm TPC1 - Iarratas ó thríú páirtí chun an clár a leasú
Foirm TPC1 - Iarratas ó thríú páirtí chun an clár a leasú
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From ERF2 - No Fixed Address
Form ERF2 - No Fixed Address
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Foirm ERF2 - Gan Seoladh Seasta
Foirm ERF2 - Gan Seoladh Seasta
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Special Voting Provisions
Form SV1 - Application for name to be added to the special voters list
Form SV1 - Application for name to be added to the special voters list
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Foirm SV1 - Iarratas ar ainm a chur leis an liosta vótálaithe speisialta
Foirm SV1 - Iarratas ar ainm a chur leis an liosta vótálaithe speisialta
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Postal Voting Provisions
Form PV1 - Defence Forces
Form PV1 - Defence Forces
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Form PV1 - Óglaigh na hÉireann
Foirm PV1 - Óglaigh na hÉireann.pdf
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Form PV2 - Application for postal vote due to illness or disability
Form PV2 - Application for postal vote due to illness or disability
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Foirm PV2 - Iarratas ar vóta poist de bharr tinnis nó míchumais
Foirm PV2 - Iarratas ar vóta poist de bharr tinnis nó míchumais
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Form PV3 - Diplomatic Mission
Form PV3 - Diplomatic Mission
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Foirm PV3 - Misean Taidhleoir
Foirm PV3 - Misean Taidhleoir
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Form PV4 - Student or Work Purposes
Form PV4 - Student or Work Purposes
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Foirm PV4 - Oibre nó staidéir
Foirm PV4 - Oibre nó staidéir
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Form PV5 - Garda Siochana
Form PV5 - Garda Siochana
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Foirm PV5 - Gharda Siochana
Foirm PV5 - Gharda Siochana
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Form PV6 - Prisoner Voters
Form PV6 - Prisoner Voters
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Foirm PV6 - Votoiri Priosunach
Foirm PV6 - Votoiri Priosunach
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Form PV7 - Anonymous Elector
Form PV7 - Anonymous Elector
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Foirm PV7 - Thoghthóir gan ainm
Foirm PV7 - Thoghthóir gan ainm
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Voting Entitlement
Voting Entitlement based on Citizenship
Register to Vote - Eligibility - Citizenship
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Claraigh le votail - Cailitheacht - Saoranacht
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Voting and Elections
Voting: The Register of Electors
Form ERF1 - Register to vote or update details
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Foirm ERF1 - Clárú chun vóta a chaitheamh nó sonraí a nuashonrú
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How Members of Local Authorities Are Elected
How the Dáil is Elected
How the Dáil is Elected
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Conas a thoghtar an Dáil
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How Ireland's MEPs are Elected
How Ireland's MEPs are Elected
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Conas a thoghtar FPE na hÉireann
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How the Seanad is Elected
How the Seanad is Elected
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Conas a thoghtar an Seanad
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How the President is Elected
How the President is Elected
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Conas a thoghtar an tUachtarán
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The Referendum in Ireland
The Referendum in Ireland - English
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A Guide to Ireland's PR-STV Voting System
A Guide to Ireland's PR-STV Voting System - English
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Information for Voters with Disabilities
Information for Voters with Disabilities
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Form PV2 - Application for postal vote due to illness or disability
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Eolas do Vótálaithe faoi Mhíchumas
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Foirm PV2 - Iarratas ar vóta poist de bharr tinnis nó míchumais
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FAQ

The location of Polling Stations are updated in the run-up to any election/referendum.

Find My Polling Station

In order to comply with Data Protection regulations, our system is set up to only confirm exact details that are inputted on the query page.  

 

Have you highlighted the correct townland from the drop down list?

Have you tried to search for your details by entering your Eircode?

Have you entered your full Christian name and surname e.g., Anthony McVeigh could be entered as Tony McVeigh?

The entries on the register are what is put on your form, some electors have a given name but go by another name e.g., Margaret but is known as Peggy.

You could have put Patrick on your form and are searching under Paddy or Pat.

Surnames beginning with O’Reilly, McMahon/Mac or Irish names could have spaces or fada’s e.g., Ó Bradaigh or Uί Bhroin.

Hyphenated names could have a space or a hyphen.

No. You must be on the Register to be able to vote.

Presidential :  Resident Irish citizens can vote in Referendum or

                        Presidential Election, Dáil Elections, European   

                        Elections and Local Elections.

Dáil:                Resident British citizens (D) can vote in Dáil

                        Elections and Local Elections.

European:      Resident EU citizens (E) can vote in European

                        Elections and Local Elections.

Local:             Resident Non-EU citizens (L) can vote in Local

                        Elections.

*as indicated on the register.

Firstly you should contact our office at 01 205 4880 and clarify that you are registered at your correct address and have the correct status/nationality.  Once these two details have been confirmed as correct, you can then be given directions to the correct Polling Station in order for you to use your vote.

The location of Polling Stations are updated in the run-up to any election/referendum.

Find My Polling Station

The polling card is not mandatory for voting.  However, even if you have received a polling card, you will need to bring one of the following documents as proof of identification:

  • Passport
  • A current Driving Licence
  • An Employee identity card containing a photograph
  • A student identity card issued by an educational institution and containing a photograph
  • A Travel document containing name and photograph
  • A Bank or Savings or Credit Union book containing address
  • A temporary Residence Certificate card
  • A cheque card*
  • A credit card*
  • A birth certificate*
  • A marriage certificate*

*The last 4 items must be accompanied by a further document which established the address of the holder in the constituency or local electoral area.

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