Is the voter registration card free?

Yes, both the issue and renewal of the voter registration card are completely free of charge.

What do I do if my voter card is full (all spaces used)?

When all 18 stamp spaces are used up, go to the Electoral Office and request a renewal. A new card will be issued free of charge, usually on the spot.

I lost my voter card: can I still vote?

You must request a duplicate at the Electoral Office with a police report of the loss. If elections are imminent, the municipality can issue a temporary substitute certificate so you can vote.

Where and when do I vote with the voter card?

The card shows your polling station number and address. Go there on election day with your voter card and a valid identity document.

Can foreign nationals get a voter registration card?

The Italian voter registration card is reserved for Italian citizens. EU citizens resident in Italy can vote in European and local elections by registering on the supplementary electoral rolls, but they receive a different document from the standard voter card.

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Voter registration card request

The voter registration card is a free document issued by your local municipality that allows you to vote. Italian citizens who have just turned 18, or who are registering their residence for the first time, must request it in person at the electoral office. The card shows your polling station number and is usually handed over on the same day.

Authority

Comune di residenza, Ufficio Elettorale

Time

10–20 min

Updated

Apr 2026

What you need

✓Valid identity document (ID card, driving licence or passport)
✓Tax code (codice fiscale)

Step-by-step procedure

Confirm you are enrolled on the electoral rolls

Italian citizens are automatically enrolled on the electoral rolls of their municipality of residence when they turn 18. If you have recently moved, complete the change of residence first: electoral enrolment follows automatically within 35 days.

You can verify your enrolment by calling the Electoral Office or through the municipality's online portal if available.

Go to the Electoral Office

Go to the Electoral Office of your municipality of residence (usually within the registry office). In most municipalities no appointment is needed: you can go directly during opening hours.

In the days immediately before an election, the office may also open on Saturdays, Sundays and in the evening.

Present your identity document and tax code

The clerk verifies your electoral roll enrolment, fills in the issue form and registers the request. Issuance is completely free of charge.

Collect your voter card

The card is issued free of charge and in most cases is handed over immediately at the desk. In some municipalities it may be posted to your registered address within a few working days.

If you need to vote urgently and have not yet received the card, the municipality can issue a temporary substitute certificate valid for that election.

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Authority

Comune di residenza, Ufficio Elettorale

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