Voter Registration

Why Vote?

Voting protects democracy. The more people participate in elections and exercise their right to vote, the more important it is for politicians to represent voter interests. If people don’t participate, politicians won’t be motivated to listen because their positions aren’t at risk. An active voting population protects democracy.
By voting, you have the power to make key decisions on the quality of life you want for yourself, your family, and your community. Voting is your chance to stand up for the issues you care about like affordable housing, economic justice, environmental protection, health, service delivery and quality education.
Voting shapes social agendas. There are many social issues affected by elections, including (but not limited to) marriage, reproductive rights, capital punishment, freedom of speech, and religion. Social issues affect everyone in one way or another. To have a say in who gets to pass laws on social agendas and what laws are put in place, voting is essential.
Voting impacts your wallet. Speaking of how much things cost, voting also has a direct effect on your money. Elected officials are in charge of countless budgets. Taxes, which everyone pays through income tax, VAT, transactions or a number of other ways, fill out those budgets. Voting lets you have a say on where that money goes and who has to pay what.

What Do You Need To Register To Vote?

Section 67(3a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe says that, “Subject to this Constitution, every Zimbabwean citizen who is of or over eighteen years of age has the right to vote in all elections and referendums to which this Constitution or any other law applies, and to do so in secret.”

To register to vote, the following documents are required:

National Identity Card (metal, plastic or waiting pass with holder’s picture)
or Valid Zimbabwean passport

To Transfer Polling Stations, the following documents are required:

National Identity Card (metal, plastic or waiting pass with holder’s picture)
or Valid Zimbabwean passport

Where to Register To Vote

Voter registration is continuous at all Zimbabwe Electoral Commission [ZEC] provincial and district offices during normal working hours [8 am to 4.45 pm] Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

If you want to check your nearest registration center, click this link: Voter Registration Centers

How to Track Voter Registration Status

It is important to note that the Bio-metric voter registration (BVR) system is polling station based. This means that one can only vote at a specific polling station that has been assigned to them by ZEC thus one needs to know his/her polling station and where it is located before polling day. If not satisfied with your current polling, you will need to approach ZEC offices before the closure of the voters roll for elections and request a transfer.

To check your registration status and polling station:

Visit your nearest ZEC office.
Dial *265# on *Econet or Netone mobile phones. You will be asked to enter your details (starting with your Surname followed by your National Identity Card Number) and afterwards get a confirmation message that gives your registration details. The confirmation message will also include your polling station.

You can also check your registration status on this link or just type the address: http://bvrinspection.zec.org.zw:4328/zecvr2/. When the page opens, you put your surname first and then you put your National ID or the serial number you were given when you registered for the BVR (Biometric Voter Registration) then hit enter, and you see for yourself if you are registered to vote.

Voter Registration

Why Vote?

What Do You Need To Register To Vote?

Where to Register To Vote

How to Track Voter Registration Status

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