Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) is a new system launched in March 2026 that automatically adds eligible Islanders to the electoral register using existing Government of Jersey data, such as Social Security contribution records. This means that you no longer need to register to vote in Jersey elections.
AVR is designed to make voting easier. If you are eligible to vote, you should already be included on the register for the upcoming election on Sunday 7 June 2026.
You are eligible to be on the electoral register if:
You do not have to be a British citizen to register to vote in Jersey.
You should be automatically included on the register if you are eligible.
If you want to check that you’re on the Electoral Register, please contact your Parish Hall, who will be happy to help.
The introduction of AVR follows changes to the Elections (Jersey) Law 2002, which also end the requirement for publication of the electoral register.
However, whilst the electoral register will no longer be publicly available, confirmed election candidates will be able to request a list of registered voters in their constituency for campaigning purposes.
Islanders can request to be removed from this list – but remain registered to vote. To do so, please contact your Parish Hall by 12 noon on Friday 17 April 2026.
AVR has been designed to:
The Government of Jersey’s People Directory is being used to determine eligibility. The People Directory is the Government of Jersey’s central repository that holds core and commonly processed data for all residents and non-residents. This includes name, address, date of birth and social security number and if not born in Jersey, the date individuals arrived on the Island.
A self‑declaration process is also available, where required.
If you are on the register, changes can be made up until 12 noon on Friday 17 April 2026.
If you need to be added to the register, you can:
To check your Voter Status or be added to the Supplementary Register, please contact your Parish Hall.
Yes. Amendments to the Election (Jersey) Law 2022 came into effect on Tuesday 24 March 2026. These changes remove the requirement for the annual Parish paper canvass, and removes the need for registers to be published and publicly available.
No. Parishes continue to own and administer electoral registers, using centrally generated data.
If your Parish Hall confirms that you are not on the register but you believe that you meet the eligibility criteria, you should contact Employment, Social Security and Housing on 01534 444444 to discuss your residency record. Self‑verification tools and Parish review processes will ensure no one is disenfranchised.
No. AVR affects registration only, not voting methods or locations. It is not currently possible to vote online in Jersey.
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