Todayregistration opens at 8:00 AM
Let's register to vote for 2028.
Tell us which one you are. We'll make your plan: what to bring, where to go, and when.
Which one are you?
The process depends on your situation. Just 3 or 4 questions.
Just 3 steps
It's free. You have to go in person, but only once.
- Check if you can register
You're Filipino, 18 by May 2028, and have lived in your city or town for 6 months.
- Get your form and ID ready
Fill out the CEF-1 form. Bring one valid ID and a photocopy of it.
Download the CEF-1 form - Go to COMELEC
At your local office or a pop-up site. They take your photo, fingerprints and signature.
Which IDs work?
You only need one. Bring the original and one photocopy.
Accepted
- National ID
- Passport
- Driver's license
- Postal ID
- UMID / SSS / GSIS
- PRC ID
- Student ID
- Senior citizen ID
- PWD ID
- NBI clearance
- IBP ID
- NCIP certificate
No ID? A registered voter in your precinct, or a relative up to the 4th degree, can identify you under oath. Each can vouch for up to 3 people.
No address on your ID? Bring an Affidavit of Identification signed by a registered voter from your barangay.
Ask first
- Library card
Chair Garcia mentioned it, but it's not on an official list yet. Ask your office first.
No longer accepted
- Barangay ID
- Barangay certificate or clearance
- Police clearance
- Company ID
- Cedula
Based on COMELEC Res. 10963 and this cycle's notices. Last checked Nov 9, 2026.
Where will you go?
Find the office of the city or town where you live. That is where you register.
Type your city or use your location.
Addresses and map points from the Sakay.ph COMELEC offices dataset (2021, ODbL) and OpenStreetMap. Some offices may have moved, so check the office's FB page before you go. We don't save your location. Sakay.ph dataset
From COMELEC and local office notices. Last checked Nov 9, 2026. Check the office's FB page before you go. All schedules on COMELEC
Who voted in 2025
Bar length = registered voters. On the right, how many actually voted.
- 18 to 303 in 10 voters21.6M78.8%voted
- 31 to 595 in 10 voters35.3M85.5%voted
- 60 and over2 in 10 voters11.5M85.7%voted
Heading into 2028
- 71Mregistered voters todayDaily Tribune, Nov 2026
- 3Mnew voters is COMELEC’s targetPhilstar, Nov 5, 2026
- 3Mdeactivated voters COMELEC hopes will reactivateSunStar, Nov 2026
- 89%of Filipinos are interested in the electionPulse Asia, Sep 2026
Common questions
Can't find yours here? Your local COMELEC office is still the surest answer.
Before you go
Is there a fee?
No. Registration, transfer and reactivation are free. Anyone charging you or offering to "fix" it for a fee is a scam.
What days and hours are offices open?
Tue – Fri, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Scheduled Saturdays and holidays, until 5:00 PM. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
What do I bring?
One valid ID and a photocopy of it. If your ID has no address, bring an Affidavit of Identification signed by a registered voter from your barangay. It's faster if you fill out the CEF-1 first.
Can I do it all online?
No, they need you in person for your photo, fingerprints and signature. Some offices do corrections, reactivations and same-city transfers online.
Is there a priority lane?
Yes, for senior citizens, PWDs and pregnant women. Everyone else is first come, first served.
Do I need to print the CEF-1?
You don't have to, but it's faster if you fill it in first. Offices have copies too.
Your status
How do I know if I'm still registered?
Use COMELEC's Precinct Finder (precinctfinder.comelec.gov.ph). If nothing shows up, ask your local office.
Why was I deactivated?
Usually because you didn't vote in 2 regular elections in a row. Apply for reactivation. Don't register again as a new voter, because double registration isn't allowed.
When will I be registered?
Once the Election Registration Board approves your application. It meets every quarter.
Can I still get a voter's ID?
COMELEC stopped regularly issuing voter's IDs a while ago. If you need proof, ask for a Voter's Certification.
Your situation
I'm only 17. Can I register?
Yes, as long as you're 18 on election day in May 2028.
Can I register in another city?
You vote where you live, but you can file at a Register Anywhere or pop-up site anywhere. It gets sent to your city's office.
I moved. Where do I go?
To the COMELEC office of the city or town where you live now. Apply for a transfer.
My name is wrong on my record, or I got married.
Apply for a correction of entries or a change of name during the same registration period.
I'm abroad.
Overseas voting is for you, through an embassy or consulate. It runs until Sep 30, 2027.
I'm from Naga City or Batanes. Does it open Nov 10?
Not yet. They still have votes this month (Naga on Nov 21, Batanes on Nov 28), so registration there opens about a week after.
About us
Are you part of COMELEC?
No. We’re independent and nonpartisan, and we always link to the official source.
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