Check your voter registration details

Enter your ID Number

To check which voting district you are currently registered at, please enter your South African ID Number.

ID Number

Throughout the year, by-elections take place to elect a new councillor in a ward in a municipality.

You can only vote on Election Day if you are correctly registered to vote in your ward.

For by-election registration and voting, voting stations are open from 8am to 5pm.

You need to vote in person with your valid, green, bar-coded ID book; temporary ID; or smart ID card.

Find the answers to frequently asked questions, below.

If you need more help, please email help@da.org.za and we’d be happy to answer your questions.

Frequently asked questions

  • How do I check that my details are correct?
  • What do I need to register?
  • What is a by-election?
  • What is the process for calling a by-election?
  • Why should I vote in by-elections?
  • When do by-elections take place?
  • How do I participate?
  • How do I vote in a by-election?
  • Who can vote?
  • What do I need in order to vote?
  • How do I know if I’m registered to vote?
  • What if I can’t vote on election day?
  • What if my address is missing or incomplete on the voters’ roll?
  • How and when do I register to vote?
  • Can I check where my family member/friend/partner is voting?
  • Will I be able to vote online?
  • Can I vote with my passport/driver’s license?
  • Do I need to take any proof of residence?
  • My ID book is in my maiden name but my married name appears on the voters' roll. Is that a problem?
  • I've lost my registration slip/sticker I received during registration. Will I still be able to vote?
  • An IEC official told me my name does not appear on the voters’ roll, what should I do?
  • Can I vote on behalf of someone who is unable to get to their voting station?
  • Is there assistance for people with disabilities?
  • I am blind. Can someone help me at the voting station?
  • How can I find out the results of the by-elections?
  • Unable to stand for long in a queue?
  • What if I can’t vote on election day?