This procedure explains various ways to Reactivation of Voter Registration Record in SOCCSKSARGEN.

Reactivation is for previously registered voters whose voting record have been deactivated for failure to vote in two consecutive national regular elections. Any overseas voter whose registration has been deactivated may file with the Resisent Election Registration Board (RERB) at any time, but not later than one hundred twenty (120) days before the start of the overseas voting period. Otherwise, in Philippines, during the next scheduled registration record, a voter with a deactivated registration record may file for the reactivation of his/her registration record with the local COMELEC office of the city/municipality where he/she is registered. Please follow the below guide to apply for reactivation of Voter Registration Record:

I. For Overseas Voters

1. Prepare the requirements:
   • Your valid Philippine passport, or a certification from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in lieu of a passport;
   • For seafarers, a photocopy of the Seaman’s Book;
   • For dual citizens or those who reacquired or retained Filipino citizenship via Republic Act 9225, the original or certified true copy of the Order of Approval, or the Identification Certificate issued by the foreign posts or the Bureau of Immigration;
   • The completed application for reactivation of registration record Application, a sworn application for reactivation of registration stating that the grounds for the deactivation no longer exist.
2. Apply for reactivation of voter registration record

Visit a suitable office in the Field Registration Centers Field Registration Centers link or the List of Consular Jurisdictions link and head to the corresponding RERB. Present the required documents and follow the entire officer’s guide to apply for reactivation of voter registration record.

II For General voters in Philippines

1. Prepare the requirements:
   • Three copies of the application form to fill up Link;
   • Your valid ID with photograph and signature such as:
     • Employee’s identification card, with the signature of the employer or authoraized representative;
     • Postal ID;
     • PWD Discount ID;
     • Student’s ID or library card, signed by the school authority;
     • Senior Citizen’s ID;
     • Driver’s license;
     • NBI clearance;
     • Passport;
     • SSS/GSIS ID;
     • Integrated Bar of the Philippine (IBP) ID;
     • License issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC);
     • Certificate of Confirmation issued by the National Commision on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in case of members of ICCs or Ips; and
     • Any other valid ID.

   In the absence of any of the above-mentioned identification documents, the applicant may be identified under oath by any registered voter of the precinct where he/she intends to be registered, or by any of his/her relatives within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity. No registered voter or relative shall be allowed to identify more than three applicants. Community Tax Certificates (cedula) and PNP clearance shall not be honored as valid identification documents for purposes of registration.

2. Apply for reactivation of voter registration record

Visit the local COMELEC office of your city/municipality NCR Offices and present the required documents. Just follow the entire officer’s guide to apply for reactivation of voter registration record.

1. For Overseas Voters
   • Your valid Philippine passport, or a certification from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in lieu of a passport;
   • For seafarers, a photocopy of the Seaman’s Book;
   • For dual citizens or those who reacquired or retained Filipino citizenship via Republic Act 9225, the original or certified true copy of the Order of Approval, or the Identification Certificate issued by the foreign posts or the Bureau of Immigration;
   • The completed application for reactivation of registration record : Application, a sworn application for reactivation of registration stating that the grounds for the deactivation no longer exist.
2. For General Voters in Philippines
   • Three copies of the application form to fill up Link;
   • Your valid ID with photograph and signature such as:
   • Employee’s identification card, with the signature of the employer or authoraized representative;
   • Postal ID;
   • PWD Discount ID;
   • Student’s ID or library card, signed by the school authority;
   • Senior Citizen’s ID;
   • Driver’s license;
   • NBI clearance;
   • Passport;
   • SSS/GSIS ID;
   • Integrated Bar of the Philippine (IBP) ID;
   • License issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC);
   • Certificate of Confirmation issued by the National Commision on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in case of members of ICCs or Ips; and
   • Any other valid ID.

In the absence of any of the above-mentioned identification documents, the applicant may be identified under oath by any registered voter of the precinct where he/she intends to be registered, or by any of his/her relatives within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity. No registered voter or relative shall be allowed to identify more than three applicants. Community Tax Certificates (cedula) and PNP clearance shall not be honored as valid identification documents for purposes of registration.

Commission on Elections
Palacio del Gobernador Bldg.,
Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila

Main Office Directory

COMELEC - Region XII
Office of the Regional Election Director
2nd Floor, Baas Building Rosas St. Corner Magsaysay Avenue
General Santos City
Tel : (083) 302-0397
Email Address : redo_region12@comelec.gov.ph

Region XII - Cotabato (north Cot.)
Office of the Provincial Election Supervisor
COMELEC - North Cotabato
Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
Tel : (064) 278-7114
Email Address : opes_ncotabato@comelec.gov.ph

Region XII - Sarangani
Office of the Provincial Election Supervisor
COMELEC - Sarangani
Provincial Capitol Alabel, Sarangani
Tel : (083) 508-2197
Email Address : opes_sarangani@comelec.gov.ph

Region XII - South Cotabato
Office of the Provincial Election Supervisor
COMELEC - South Cotabato
Capitol Main Bldg., Alunan Avenue, Koronadal City
Tel : (083) 228-3197
Email Address : opes_scotabato@comelec.gov.ph

Region XII - Sultan Kudarat
Office of the Provincial Election Supervisor
COMELEC - Sultan Kudarat
Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
Tel : (064) 201-3874
Email Address : opes_sultankudarat@comelec.gov.ph

• Previously registered voters whose voting record have been deactivated for failure to vote in two consecutive national regular elections

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Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Please provide the need for the procedure. e.g. Birth Certificate - why do we need to have a birth certificate?

What is the RERB?

This is the Board based in the Foreign Service Posts (FSPs) or Manila Economic Cultural Officers (MECOs) and COMELEC Central Office in Manila, which shall hear and act on all applications for registration/certification as overseas voter.

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