How do I update my voter registration card?

The deadline to update your voter registration is in May; see below for how and where to complete this update.

Thousands of Brazilians have had their voter registrations canceled for not voting and also for failing to justify their absence.

We know that the political landscape in our country is not encouraging, but voting is the only way to change and improve this situation.

Don't fail to exercise your important and non-transferable role as a citizen because you don't... update your voter registrationRead the text and find out. as Do this without having to leave home.

See our index below:

• What happens if I don't update my voter registration?
• How do I update my voter registration card?
• About the Net Title.
• How do I transfer my voter registration?
• Conclusion.

What happens if I don't update my voter registration?

This will depend on the situation or reason why it needs to be updated. If you did not vote or justify your absence in the last elections, you need to regularize your situation.

For your voter registration to be cancelled, you must have failed to vote and provide justification for your absence in three consecutive elections.

Before that happens, it is necessary to pay a fine and update your voter registration.

If this is not done within the time frame stipulated by law, the voter registration card may be cancelled, which could lead to many problems.

With this document cancelled, a Brazilian citizen cannot, for example:

• to register for public competitions;
• obtain an identity card and passport;
• He becomes unable to renew his enrollment in official institutions or those overseen by the government.

You can reverse this situation and get up to date with the Electoral Court by accessing the TSE Portal and filling out a form to request regularization.

In addition, it is possible to regularize the situation on your state's electoral court website or in person.

Before filling out the application, it is necessary to check and settle any debts incurred due to absences from voting or electoral work.

Payment can be made via Pix and credit card; to check, look for the "electoral debt inquiry" tab on the websites mentioned above.

The amount of the fine varies according to different criteria; however, the basis for calculation is R$35.13. It is possible to obtain an exemption from the fine with a declaration of poverty.

How do I update my voter registration card?

This procedure refers to updating the data, meaning there is no change to the voter's municipality of residence.

To update your voter registration To review registration data such as marital status, name, education level, address, or change of voting location (but within the same municipality), access the Título Net portal on the TSE website.

Fill out a form to request an update or review of your registration information. The transfer is done within the same system, but in different tabs, as you will see in a later section.

About the Net Title

Título Net is a portal of the Electoral Court where it is possible to register for certain electoral services, for example, reviewing registration data and regularizing a canceled registration.

The system is very easy to use; initially, you only need to enter the state abbreviation (UF). Then, to request the desired service, you will need to have an identification document, proof of address, and a certificate of completion of military service. 

One of the benefits is that the service is digital, eliminating the need to go to a public office.

How do I transfer my voter registration?

If you have moved to a different city, state, or country and do not want to give up exercising your right as a citizen at the polls, it is possible update your voter registration and make the transfer online for free.

To perform this procedure, first access the TSE website and click on the tabs “Voter and elections > Voter registration card > Obtain or change registration card”. 

Finally, you will need to access a link to begin the online service. In addition, the voter will have to take a photo or scan the following documents:

• Identification document.
• Recent proof of address.
• If there is an outstanding debt, please provide proof of payment.
• Proof of completion of military service, in the case of male applicants.

Finally, a selfie with an identification document will be requested. Photos where the applicant appears with any accessory that hinders identification, for example, masks, glasses, hats, and caps, will not be accepted.

Conclusion

During the pandemic, due to the suspension of in-person services at electoral offices, the Electoral Court created the Título Net system.

With it, it is possible to perform some services completely online and free of charge, without the need to go to a TSE agency, including... update your voter registration.

The process is simple and the portal is easy to use, but if you still have questions, you can find step-by-step instructions for each service available in the Título Net system on the TSE website.

Remember, the deadline to regularize your voter registration is May 4th, so don't waste any more time.

Now that you know How to update your voter registration card. There's no excuse anymore for not voting this year.

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