COMELEC Online Registration 2026 to 2027: Requirements
Quick answer
COMELEC voter registration for the 2028 national and local elections resumes on November 10, 2026. The COMELEC chairman announced that date on October 28, 2026, as reported by the Daily Tribune, and said registration runs until July 30, 2027. The official basis is Minute Resolution 26-0842, which says registration continues from the second week of November 2026. You can start the application online, but you must finish it in person. On COMELEC's iRehistro page you can fill out the application form online and print 3 copies; then you go to your COMELEC Office of the Election Officer (OEO) for your photo, fingerprints and signature. It is free. You must be a Filipino citizen, at least 18 on election day, and have lived 1 year in the Philippines and 6 months in your city or town.
When registration is open
The law stops registration 120 days before a regular election. The last period ran from October 20, 2025 to May 18, 2026. Then Republic Act 12326 moved the barangay and SK elections from November 2, 2026 to the second Monday of November 2028. In Minute Resolution 26-0842, approved by the COMELEC en banc on September 25, 2026, COMELEC said registration for the 2028 national and local elections continues from the second week of November 2026. COMELEC sets the exact dates and rules by resolution and posts them on its website. On October 28, 2026, the COMELEC chairman said registration resumes nationwide on November 10, 2026, as reported by the Daily Tribune. The chairman also said it covers new registration, reactivation, transfer and updates of personal data. As reported by the Daily Tribune, SunStar and the Inquirer, the COMELEC chairman said registration runs until July 30, 2027. The November 10 start and the July 30, 2027 end are not written in the resolution. More details are in our update on voter registration reopening in November 2026.
What are the requirements?
- A valid ID with your photo and signature.
- The application form, which you get and fill out at the COMELEC office.
- Age: 18 or older on election day. For SK voting only: 15 to 17 years old.
- Residency: at least 1 year in the Philippines and 6 months in the city or town where you will vote.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Voter registration | PHP 0 (free) | Filed in person at COMELEC |
How do you apply, step by step?
Walk-in
1. Go to the OEO in your city or town, or a COMELEC satellite registration site, during the registration period
2. Fill out the application form and show your valid ID
3. Have your photo, fingerprints and signature taken
4. Keep your acknowledgment receipt
5. Wait for the Election Registration Board (ERB) to act on your application
The ERB meets every quarter, on the third Monday of January, April, July and October.
Where do you apply?
At the COMELEC Office of the Election Officer in the city or town where you live.
- Apply on the official website: https://comelec.gov.ph/
What are the common problems and how do you fix them?
Registration is closed
No one can register in the 120 days before a regular election. Wait for the next period.
Deactivated voter
Registration is deactivated if you did not vote in the last two regular elections. File a sworn application for reactivation at the OEO.
Moved to another city or town
File a transfer of registration at the OEO of your new address.
Changed name after marriage
Ask the OEO to correct your record and bring your PSA marriage certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Is voter registration open in 2026?
It resumes on November 10, 2026, for the 2028 national and local elections. The last period closed on May 18, 2026. As reported by the Daily Tribune, the COMELEC chairman announced the November 10 start on October 28, 2026 and said registration runs until July 30, 2027. Minute Resolution 26-0842 says the second week of November 2026, so check comelec.gov.ph for the official notice.
Who can register as a voter?
Filipino citizens aged 18 or older on election day. They must have lived in the Philippines for 1 year and in their city or town for 6 months.
Can I register for SK if I am 15?
Yes. Youth aged 15 to 17 may register to vote in the Sangguniang Kabataan elections only.
Can I register as a voter online?
Only in part. You can fill out the application form online through COMELEC's iRehistro page and print 3 copies. You must still go to the OEO so COMELEC can take your photo, fingerprints and signature. Filling out the form online does not make you a registered voter.
Why was my registration deactivated?
One common reason is not voting in two successive regular elections. SK elections do not count. You can file for reactivation at the OEO.
Do I need a cedula to register as a voter?
No. The Local Government Code says the cedula cannot be required for voter registration.
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