Municipal elections

Can I vote without my electoral card?

Publié le 20 février 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)

Did you not receive your electoral card or misplaced it? To cast your ballot, you will need to prove your identity. Public Service explains.

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The electoral map allows to prove his registration on the electoral list of his commune. It contains certain information, such as the address and number of your polling station, as well as your national voter number, which is necessary to establish a power of attorney.

Your electoral card is sent to you by post no later than 3 days before the election. If you have not received it, you can pick it up at the polling station upon presentation of an identity document.

On the day of the vote, it is recommended to present yourself with your electoral card but it is optional. If you don't have it, you can still vote provided you present a valid (original) identity document (national identity card and passport expired for less than 5 years are accepted).

Please note

An online approach allows you to check if you are registered on the electoral rolls and tells you which polling station you are at.

If your electoral card is stolen, you must report it to the police station or gendarmerie. You can obtain a certificate of registration on the electoral lists online or from the town hall of your municipality.

FYI  

In municipalities with less than 1,000 inhabitants, it is possible to vote by presenting only one's electoral card.

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