Local elections: Correct voters' register

Anyone who considers the electoral roll to be incorrect or incomplete may, within the inspection period, raise objections in writing or for transcription to the municipal administration.

The municipal administration should decide no later than 10 days before the election.

Responsibility lies with the competent municipal administration.

Inaccuracy or incompleteness of the electoral roll shall be established.

Reasons for correction must be substantiated.  

Objections to the voters' register may be raised within the inspection period from the 20th to the 16th day before the election.

After completion of the voters' register, which takes place on the second day before the election, 6 p.m., supplements and deletions can only be made in exceptional cases.

• Section 13 of the Local Elections Act (KWG)
• §§ 14 to 16 Municipal Election Regulations (KWO)

The decision of the municipal administration may be appealed to the supervisory authority. The supervisory authority shall decide on the objection in good time so that the polling card can still be issued in the event of a decision favourable to the objector.

In principle, the electoral roll can only be corrected after the start of the inspection period on the basis of a successful appeal.   

No forms are required.

29.11.2022