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How To Get Your Voter Registration Card In Puerto Rico

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UPR chapter.

The 2024 general elections of Puerto Rico are set to take place on November 5 of the same year. During these elections, the governor of Puerto Rico, the resident commissioner, the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the mayors of the 78 municipalities will be elected for the quadrennium spanning from the beginning of 2025 to 2029. Making these decisions, which are approximately eight months away, will not be an easy task, which is why we need to be prepared. In this article, I’ll guide you through the initial step: obtaining your voting card in Puerto Rico.

However, before proceeding, you must ensure that you meet the following requirements:

  1. Be an American citizen
  2. Reside on the Island
  3. Be 18 years old or older on or before November 5, 2024
  4. Not be judicially incapacitated

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Now that you’re aware of the requirements for obtaining your voter registration card, let’s move on to the official procedure.

What documents do I need to initiate the steps?

If you were born in Puerto Rico and are over 18 years old: 

  • A valid photo ID 
  • The last four digits of your Social Security number
  • Optionally, you can also bring a LUMA bill showing your residential address

If you were born in Puerto Rico but turn 18 during the quadrennium, you must follow these steps:

  • Visit a Permanent Registration Board to ensure your name appears in the Demographic Registry Database. If it does, you don’t need to provide evidence to register.

If your name doesn’t appear, you must bring: 

  • Your original birth certificate
  • A valid photo ID
  • The last four digits of your Social Security number
  • Optionally, a LUMA bill showing your residential address

Where should I go?

To obtain your voter registration card, you must go to your nearest Permanent Registration Board. They operate from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M., so make sure to plan accordingly!

Finally, this is how a voter registration card looks like:

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I encourage you to get your voter registration card as soon as possible. Voting is our right, and it’s crucial that we exercise it. Let’s each make our contribution to enact positive change!

Milyarielix Dávila Vélez is a writer for Her Campus Rio Piedras Chapter. Simultaneously, she is completing her bachelor's degree in journalism and public relations at the University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras Campus. She likes to write and share about her experiences and knowledge so that readers learn new things and maybe even identify with some of her stories! Beyond Her Campus, Milyarielix works in customer service. She loves talking to everyone and exchanging ideas which helps her to be more creative and analytical. In addition, she is part of The National Association of Hispanic Journalists and the Association of University Publicists and Public Relations. Some of Milyarielix's hobbies are participating in workshops that encourage professional and personal growth. She also enjoys activities like beach cleaning, bird watching, road trips, and going thrifting to find hidden gems. She is a lover of animals and dreams of becoming a rescuer one day, meanwhile, she helps non-profit organizations that are dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned animals. She is passionate about fashion and hanging out with her friends, but most of all she will make sure to always have a good time no matter what!