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Check your Voter Status (AVR)

You no longer need to register to vote in Jersey elections. If you’re eligible to vote, a new system of Automatic Voter Registration based on Government of Jersey records should have added you to the Electoral Register. We recommend that you check that you are on the register and that your contact details are up-to-date using the online Voter Status checker or by contacting your Parish Hall.

About Automatic Voter Registration

Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) is a new system launched in March 2026 that automatically adds eligible Islanders to the electoral register using existing records held by Employment, Social Security and Housing within the Government of Jersey.

AVR is designed to make voting easier.

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FAQs

Why was Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) introduced?

AVR has been designed to:

  1. Make it easier for Islanders to vote by removing the manual registration process;
  2. Reduce financial costs and administrative burden on the Parishes; and
  3. Modernise Jersey’s electoral services.
How is eligibility determined under AVR?

Data held by the Employment, Social Security and Housing Department within the Government of Jersey is being used to determine eligibility and to populate the Electoral Register with your name and address.

How do I update my address/name on the Electoral Register?

To update your name or address for future elections, please visit the Government of Jersey website or call +44 1534 444444.

Did AVR require changes to the Law?

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.

Does AVR change the responsibility of Parishes?

No. Parishes continue to own and administer electoral registers, using centrally generated data.

Will AVR change how or where people vote?

No. AVR affects registration only, not voting methods or locations. It is not currently possible to vote online in Jersey.

Is the Electoral Register public?

Changes to the Elections (Jersey) Law 2002 in 2026 mean that the electoral register is no longer a public document.

However, confirmed election candidates are 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 by completing and returning the below form or completing it online: Change your registration to vote.

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