Djibouti - Obtain a Voters Card

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Procedure

1.To obtain the voters card, an applicant must be registered on by the electoral authority (Commission Electorale Nationale Indpendante CENI). In this case therefore an applicant starts by identifying the nearest Commission Electorale Nationale Indpendante (CENI) registration centre. The centres are in most cases situated in the areas where voting during elections takes place (polling stations).

2.When the nearest registration place is identified, the applicant visits it to find out what is requires in order to obtain the voters card. This information is obtained from the registration / Commission Electorale Nationale Indpendante (CENI) officers at the registration station.

3.Thereafter prepare the documents required and submit them to the Commission Electorale Nationale Indpendante (CENI) officers for registration;

4.Upon registration, the applicant is notified on when to pick his / her voters card;

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Required Documents

1.Identification Documents (National Identity Card, Passport / Drivers License);

2.Proof of nationality (Birth Certificate / National Identity Card / Passport).

Office Locations & Contacts

Commission Electorale Nationale Indpendante

Avenue Marchal Lyautey

Rpublique de Djibouti

Telephone No.: +253 21 35 36 54 / +253 21 35 36 53

Website: http://www.ceni.dj

Eligibility

Citizens of Djibouti eighteen (18) years and above.

Fees

Issued by the government free of Charge

Validity

A voters Card is Valid for 5 years then renewal is required

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Processing Time

Processing takes 30 working days

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Instructions

1.The applicant should ensure that he / she meets the age requirement;

2.Applications should be made in person;

3.Applicants must appear in person to receive their voters cards;

4.Nationals living abroad can register at any Djibouti diplomatic or consular representation;

5.Always endeavor to keep the issued card in a safe place;

6.Non citizens cannot obtain a Djibouti voters card;

7.An applicant cannot register in more than one(1) registration centre;

8.A voters card cannot be shared / used by different voters but only the owner;

Required Information

1.Full name of applicant

2.Sex;

3.Date and place of birth;

4.Physical and contact address;

5.Details of parents of applicant

6.Date and place of birth of parents;

Need for the Document

A voters card in Djibouti is issued to citizens of the country to enable them participate in any elections organized in the country. The National Independent Electoral Commission in Djibouti (La Commission Electorale Nationale Indpendante CENI) is responsible for handling all issues concerning elections in the country which includes issuance of voters cards to voters.

Information which might help

1.Without a voters card, a person cannot participate in election. Therefore everyone who hopes to be part of election process must ensure that he / she registers and obtains a voters card.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

1.With a voters card, a citizen has the right to vote;

2.A voters card proves nationality of a person;

3.It can be used as an identification / introductory document as it gives brief information about her holder;

4.The process of obtaining the card enables the government to obtain important information from voters;

5.The data collected can be used by government in it planning and implementation policies;

External Links

http://www.ceni.dj/index.php/la-ceni/missions-et-attributions.html

http://www.ceni.dj/index.php/communique/proces-verbaux.html

http://aceproject.org/regions-en/countries-and-territories/DJ

http://www.ceni.dj/

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