Register of Electors
About the Electoral Register
Cavan County Council is responsible for the compilation of the Draft and Live Register of Electors and are also for the compilation of the supplement to the Register.
The Register is published every year on 1 February and comes into effect on 15 February of that year.
How do elections work?
You can find out how elections work and how various elected representatives within government are elected by visiting the following website:
- Take a look at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
What can I vote for?
The Electoral Register is comprised of the following categories of electors:
- Presidential
- Dáil Citizenship Category
- European
- Local Government electors.
A person's citizenship will determine their category and the type of election at which they may vote as shown below:
Citizenship | Category of Elector | Type of election at which eligible to vote |
Irish Citizen | Presidential | All Elections and Referendums |
British Citizen | Dáil | Dáil and Local Elections |
Other EU Citizen | European | European and Local Elections |
Non EU Citizens | Local Government | Local Government Elections Only |
How do I Register to Vote?
To be eligible for registration as an elector, a person must be:
- At least 18 years of age on the day the Register comes into force. (i.e. 15th February of each year)
- Resident at the address at which they wish to be registered on 1st September.
- Registered at one address only.
If you would like to register your details with the Electoral Register and use your right to vote, please go through the following steps:
Step 1
- Download the RFA 2 form from the Check the Register website
Step 2
- Complete the form and send it into the following address:
Register of Electors
Freepost
Cavan County Council
The Courthouse
Cavan Town
H12 R6V2
Check Your Details
Regardless of previous enquiries made by you on the Register, it is important that you check the Live Register and ensure your details are correct.
- Check the electoral register
How do I change my details?
The only information that you need to change on the Electoral Register is your address if you have recently moved. If you would like to change your address with the electoral register, please go through the following steps:
Step 1
- Download the RFA 3 form from the Check the Register website
Step 2
- Complete the form and send it into the following address:
Register of Electors
Freepost
Cavan County Council
The Courthouse
Cavan Town
H12 R6V2
If you have any further questions or queries about about changing your details, then please get in touch using the following details:
Electoral Register
Email: register@cavancoco.ie
Tel: 049 4378300