The municipal/district/city administration maintains a register of eligible voters for each voting district, known as the voter registry. You may only vote in the state election if you are listed in the voter registry. As an eligible voter, you will be automatically entered into the voter registry if you are registered with the registration office by the 42nd day before the election.

The municipal/district/city administration will inform you about the state election no later than 21 days before the election via a written election notice. If you have not received an election notice by the 21st day before the election, you should immediately contact your local municipal/district/city administration to verify whether you are listed in the voter registry. If you are not listed in the voter registry, it is recommended that you request clarification. If you believe the voter registry is incorrect or incomplete, you may file an objection to the voter registry no later than the 16th day before the election.

If, as a person eligible to vote, you change your primary residence within Rhineland-Palatinate after the 42nd day before the election and no later than the 21st day before the election, you will be informed upon registration of the possibility of applying for entry in the voter registry of your new place of residence.

Similarly, if you are homeless in Germany but otherwise habitually reside in Rhineland-Palatinate, you may apply for inclusion in the voter registry.

You will be added to the voter registry upon request if you are eligible to vote . All German citizens who have reached the age of 18

• have reached the age of 18,
• have had a residence in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate for at least three months—or, if they have multiple residences, their primary residence—or, if they do not have a residence in the Federal Republic of Germany, otherwise habitually reside there,
• and are not disqualified from voting.

You must submit your application for registration on the voter roll in writing to your local municipal, district, or city administration. You must sign the application in person and in your own handwriting.

• If you have multiple residences, your primary residence determines your voting district. Which of your residences is your primary residence is determined in accordance with legal regulations.
• If the registration is made upon application due to a change of residence, the municipal/district/city administration of your previous place of residence will be notified so that you can be removed from the voter registry there. This prevents the possibility of double voting.

If your application for registration on the voter roll is rejected by the municipality, the association of municipalities, or the city administration, you will be notified as soon as possible.

You may file an objection to the decision in writing or on the record. You will be informed of this option. You may file a complaint against the decision of the municipal/intermunicipal/city administration regarding your objection with the district election officer in writing or on the record within two days of receipt of the decision. A decision on the complaint will be made no later than the fourth day before the election. You will be notified of the decision. Unless otherwise decided in the election review proceedings, this decision is final.

The application must be received by the appropriate office no later than 21 days before the election.

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• Identification Card
• Your application must include at least the following information:
  • The phrase “Application for registration on the voter list”
  • Last name and first name
  • Date of birth
  • Exact address

Some local governments provide forms for applying to be added to the voter registry. Please check online or contact the election office at your local government.