Registering to vote is typically linked to your primary place of residence. However, the law outlines several exceptions that allow individuals to register in a municipality where they maintain a lasting connection.
One often-overlooked rule involves couples: a partner can request to be registered on the same electoral list as their other half, even if they don’t live in the same municipality.
The Electoral Code allows residents to register to vote in a municipality not only if they live there, but also if they have been local taxpayers for at least two years. This provision also extends to the taxpayer’s spouse, even if the spouse is not personally subject to local taxes in that area. In other words, if one member of a couple pays local taxes—such as property tax—in a municipality, their partner can also apply to be registered to vote there.
This registration is neither automatic nor guaranteed. The spouse must apply at the town hall, providing the necessary documentation: proof of marital status and documents verifying the concerned spouse’s local tax residence. As with any voter registration, the town hall will review the application before approving it.
It's important to note that a voter can only be registered on one electoral roll. If married, the spouse will need to choose between their place of residence and the municipality where they wish to be registered alongside their partner.
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