FAQ for Voter Registration and Polling Venue

Frequently Asked Questions Polling Venue

Selection Criteria

1. What is a polling venue?

Ans: It is a place where voters go to cast their votes during Polling Day. It may have one or more polling stations depending on the number of voters assigned to that particular polling venue.

2. How are the polling venues selected?

Ans: The polling venues are selected using a set of guidelines or criterias which determines whether a venue is selected or not. Some criterias include the availability of the venue on Polling Day, its accessibility, its capacity to hold the allocated voter numbers and whether it is located in a place that is adequate for the efficient and orderly conduct of polling.

3. How was I assigned to my polling venue?

Ans: A voter is assigned to a polling venue that is closest to his/her residential address. In most circumstances, the allocated polling venue is within reasonable walking distance from the voter’s address.

4. Can I change/choose my Polling Venue?

Ans: Yes, a voter can change his/ her polling venue as long as the venue is within reasonable walking distance from the voter’s residential address. During registration, the voter is required to choose a polling venue that is closest to his/ her residential address.

5. Why do I need to select an alternative polling venue during registration?

This is for administrative purposes only. A voter will always vote at the polling venue that they have been assigned to during registration. However, in cases where a polling venue is not available on Polling Day due to a fire, natural disaster or unforeseen circumstances, the FEO has the ability to re-assign voters to vote at their alternative polling venue.

6. How do I know the polling venue I’m assigned to?

Ans: If you were registered in 2020 or have upgraded your Voter Card to the newer version, you will find your polling venue printed on the card. However, if you have not updated your Voter Card, you will need to visit the nearest Voter Services Centre to make this change. Alternatively, you may use the Polling Venue Locator which you can access on this link https://services.feo.org.fj/PVL to check your polling venue.

7. Can I change my polling venue on Election Day?

Ans: No, you cannot change your polling venue on Election Day.

8. When is the last or final date for changing my polling venue?

Ans: The last day for changes to be done by a voter is on Writ Day. Once the Writ is issued, registration of voters and amendments to voter details cease. This includes changes to polling venues.

9. What is the difference between a polling venue and a polling station?

Ans: A polling venue is a venue that has one or more polling stations situated. It may have one or multiple polling stations depending on the number of voters assigned to that particular polling venue. A polling station is a building, structure or enclosure within the Polling Venue where registered voters will vote.

Provisional Polling Venue List

1. What is the provisional polling venue list?

Ans: A provisional polling venue list is a list of polling venues that will be used during a general election and is published during certain periods of the electoral cycle. This list can change during the period it is published and when the final polling venue list is finalized after Writ Day. The changes are due to many factors including the availability of the polling venues on Polling Day and the capability of the venue to support the functions that is required of it during polling.

2. Why do we have a provisional polling venues list?

Ans: The provisional polling venue list is made available by the FEO at certain periods during the electoral cycle to inform all electoral stakeholders and parties of the polling venues that will be used during an election. This enables voters to ensure that they are aware of the locations of their polling places and for stakeholders such as political parties and candidates to plan their electoral activities accordingly.

3. Can my polling venue be changed if I change my residential address?

Ans: Yes, a voter can change his/her polling venue when their residential address changes. This change can be made by voters at any time during the registration period until Writ Day.

Polling Venue Locator

1. Where can I access the polling venue locator?

Ans: Voters can access the polling venue locator on this link https://services.feo.org.fj/PVL to check their polling venues.

2. What can I do if I’m assigned to the wrong polling venue?

Ans: You can visit your nearest Voter Services Center to change your polling venue. You will need to bring with you your original or certified true copy of birth certificate for verification purposes

Frequently Asked Questions Voter Registration

2.1 How do I register to vote?

To Register:

Complete a ‘Voter Registration and Update’ form provided at the FEO Office or download it from the FEO website at https://www.feo.org.fj/forms/
At the Voter Services Centre, a voter must provide their birth certificate and any of the valid photo IDs listed below:

Fijian Passport or
FNPF ID or
Driver’s License or
Social Welfare ID or
Employment ID or
Tertiary Student ID or
FRCS/FNPF Joint Card

For women who choose to use their spouse’s surname, they are required to bring their Marriage Certificate.

2.2 Do I need to bring my photos for Voter Card registration?

Ans: No, you do not have to bring your photo for Voter Card Registration

2.3 Do I have to pay for the Voter Card?

Ans: Obtaining a a Voter Card is free of charge.

2.4 Can I still register if I do not have my birth certificate?

Ans: Yes, the FEO will confirm your records against that provided by the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry.

2.5 Can I bring a photocopied birth certificate?

Ans: Yes, provided that it is a certified true copy

2.6 Can I still register if I do not have any photo ID card?

Ans: Yes, the applicant must have their birth certificate verified. The person verifying must be a registered voter and must provide photo ID for themselves. The following person may conduct verification:

A parent named on the birth certificate;
A legal child of the prospective voter (name of Voter must be a registered parent in the child’s birth certificate);
A teacher of the person (only for registration conducted in school);
Coach, Manager or other officials accompanying the students of a school team;
A Turaga ni Koro; or
An Advisory Counselor.

2.7 Can I still register to vote if I did not vote in the last election?

Ans: Yes, the FEO has a continuous Voter Registration System which means that voter registration is continuous throughout the non-election period from after the Return of Writ of the previous general election until Writ Day of the next General Election.

2.8 What is the voter registration deadline?

Ans: Individuals wanting to Vote in a General Election should register before the Writ is issued for the election.

2.10 My son / daughter will turn 18 on Election Day. Can I still register him / her now?

Ans: No, you cannot. Registration closes on the day the Writ is issued. A person must have turned 18 on or before the Writ is issued to be eligible to register to vote.

2.11 How long does it take to get my Voter Card done?

Ans: Immediately after your registration is completed at a Voter Services Centre, your Voter Card will be printed and issued to you.

2.12 Can I register as a voter online?

Ans: No, you can only register at any one of our Voter Services Centres

2.13 Does FEO have any mobile App for voter registration?

Ans: No, FEO does not have a Mobile App for Voter Registration

Notification of Deceased Voters

Who are deceased Voters?

Ans: Deceased voters are voters who are registered with FEO and havebeen confirmed dead.

How to notify FEO about deceased voters?

Ans: FEO can be notified about deceased voters by calling our office on (679) 331 6225, dropping us an email on voterregistration@feo.org.fj or visiting any of the nearest Voter Services Centre and filling the “Reporting of Deceased Voter” Form.

When should I inform FEO about the deceased voters?

Ans: You can inform the FEO any time after the death of the voter and before the next General Election.

Do I need to provide a death certificate for the deceased Voters?

Ans: Yes, you can provide a death certificate if available or you may complete the “Reporting of Deceased Voter” form available with the FEO.

What does FEO do with the deceased voter’s information?

Ans: The FEO will flag the voter as deceased in the National Register of Voters.

Can I call and inform about the deceased voters?

Ans: Yes, you can call and inform, however few questions will be asked, and your information will be captured by our team for our records.

Can I visit the Voter Services Centres to inform about the deceased voters?

Ans: Yes, you can visit the voter services centre and inform and also fill in the “Reporting of Deceased Voter” Form at the same time.

Can someone use the deceased person Voter Card to vote?

Ans: No, it is an offence to use a deceased voter’s card for voting.

Affiliates

Our Offices

Headquarters
59-63 High Street, Toorak, Suva.
P.O. Box 2528, Government Buildings, Suva.
Phone: +679 331 6225

Voter Services Centre – Suva
Old Fiji Visitors Bureau Building, Suva.
P.O. Box 2528, Government Buildings, Suva.
Phone: +679 331 6225

Lautoka Voter Service Centre
36 Vitogo Parade, Lautoka.
P.O. Box 2528, Government Buildings, Suva.
Phone: +679 331 6225

Labasa Voter Service Centre
Legal Aid Building, Jaduram Street, Labasa.
P.O. Box 2528, Government Buildings, Suva.
Phone: +679 331 6225