COMELEC Registration 2025. As the 2025 midterm elections approach, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is calling on all eligible Filipinos to participate in shaping the nation’s future by registering as voters. Whether you’re a first-time voter or updating your records, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about COMELEC registration for 2025.
📅 When is the COMELEC Voter Registration for 2025?
COMELEC officially resumed voter registration on February 12, 2024, and the registration period will run until September 30, 2024. This early registration period aims to give Filipinos ample time to register or update their voter information before the 2025 midterm elections.
Important Reminder: The registration period will not be extended, so don’t wait until the last minute.
🕘 Voter Registration Schedule
Voter registration is available Monday to Saturday, including holidays (except during Holy Week), with operating hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at designated COMELEC offices, satellite registration centers, and SM malls nationwide.
✅ Who Can Register?
To register as a voter in the Philippines, you must:
- Be a Filipino citizen
- Be at least 18 years old on or before May 12, 2025 (election day)
- A resident of the Philippines for at least one year
- A resident of the place where you intend to vote for at least six months
- Not otherwise disqualified by law
SK (Sangguniang Kabataan) Voters:
- Must be 15 to 30 years old
- Must be a resident of the barangay
- Must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude
📍 Where to Register
You can register at:
- Office of the Election Officer (OEO) in your city or municipality
- Satellite registration centers (check with your local COMELEC office)
- Designated SM Supermalls and Robinsons Malls partnered with COMELEC
- Barangay Halls, universities, and public schools (during mobile registration drives)
📄 What to Bring
Prepare the following documents:
- Valid ID (original and photocopy):
- Passport
- UMID
- Driver’s license
- School ID (for students)
- Postal ID
- Senior Citizen ID
- NBI or police clearance
- Any other government-issued ID with photo and address
- For first-time registrants:
- You will fill out the Application Form (CEF-1) at the site
- You will also undergo biometric capture (photo, fingerprints, signature)
- For reactivation or correction:
- Bring your previous voter’s ID or details
- Supporting documents if you’re updating name, status, or address
🛑 Who Can’t Register?
You are disqualified from registering if:
- You have been convicted of an offense punishable by more than one year in prison (unless pardoned or granted amnesty)
- You have been adjudged insane or incompetent by a court
- You are not a Filipino citizen
🖥️ Can You Register Online?
While you cannot complete the full registration online, you can accomplish and print your application form in advance via the iRehistro platform:
👉 Visit: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph
Note: Forms must still be personally submitted at the COMELEC office for biometric capture.
✍️ Types of Applications Accepted
- New registration
- Transfer of registration
- Reactivation of registration
- Change/correction of entries (e.g., name, marital status, address)
- Inclusion of record in the voter’s list
- Reinstatement of name in the list of voters
📢 Why You Should Register
The power to vote is the power to create change. By registering, you take the first step toward:
- Electing leaders who represent your values
- Influencing local and national policies
- Protecting democracy and exercising your constitutional right
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Encourage your family and friends to register too!
📞 Need Help?
For inquiries, contact:
- COMELEC Hotline: 02-8527-2760 or 02-8527-0841
- Facebook: facebook.com/comelec.ph
- Official website: https://comelec.gov.ph
🗳️ Final Thoughts
The 2025 elections will shape the direction of the Philippines for years to come. Whether you’re a youth voting for the first time or someone who wants to make a change, make your voice count. Don’t wait until the last minute—register today!
📍 Deadline: September 30, 2024
✅ Register at your local COMELEC office or mall satellite center
