THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER to vote in the upcoming general election is this Wednesday, 25 November.

As the cut-off date approaches, the Department of the Environment has encouraged people to check their name is on the electoral register.

The registration form, which can be completed online, takes only a few minutes to fill out.

Who can register? 

Any Irish or British citizen who has been resident here since 1 September 2015 can vote. Young people who have turned 18 on or before 15 February 2016 are also eligible.

How do I register?

Fill in the RFA1 form at a local post office, library or on the website www.checktheregister.ie, and make sure your local council office receives it by Wednesday.

Am I already registered? 

The easiest way to check if you’re registered is to visit www.checktheregister.ie and choose your local council from the drop-down list. From there, you can enter your details and make sure you’re registered at your current address.

What if I miss the deadline?

Once the election is called, you can apply to be included in a supplement to the register with the RFA2 form, which has to be received by your local council at least 15 working days before polling day.

Qualified voters with new addresses can also apply for the supplement with the RFA3 form, which removes you from the register for your previous address.

What if I can’t make it to the polling station? 

Voters who need a postal vote because of illness, disability or work commitments should request a postal vote form from their local council. These must also be returned by Wednesday.

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