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Voter Registration

Chile Chile

VR001

Voting age
Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments: 18 years old
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Chile (2017)”, art. 13: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-constitucion-politica-de-la-republica-de-1/ "Son ciudadanos los chilenos que hayan cumplido dieciocho años de edad y que no hayan sido condenados a pena aflictiva." Chilean citizens are those who have reached eighteen years of age and have not been convicted of an afflictive penalty.
Verified: 2025/03/04
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VR002

Other voting requirements
Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
Comments: Foreigners with five years of residence may also vote.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Chile (2017)”, art. 13 & 14: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-constitucion-politica-de-la-republica-de-1/ Art. 14: Los extranjeros avecindados en Chile por más de cinco años, y que cumplan con los requisitos señalados en el inciso primero del artículo 13, podrán ejercer el derecho de sufragio en los casos y formas que determine la ley" Foreigners who have resided in Chile for more than five years, and who meet the requirements specified in the first paragraph of Article 13, may exercise the right to vote in the cases and forms determined by law. Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Constitucional sobre Votaciones Populares y Escrutinios (2016)”, art. 60: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-ley-sobre-votaciones-populares-y-escrutinios/
Verified: 2025/03/04
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration
Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Service (SERVEL).
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de la República de Chile (2017)”, art. 18: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-constitucion-politica-de-la-republica-de-1/ Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Constitucional sobre Sistema de Inscripciones Electorales y Servicio Electoral (2016)”, art. 2 & 60: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-ley-sobre-el-sistema-de-inscripciones/
Verified: 2025/03/04
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Registration in the electoral roll is automatic.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Constitucional sobre Sistema de Inscripciones Electorales y Servicio Electoral (2016)”, art. 5 & 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-ley-sobre-el-sistema-de-inscripciones/
Verified: 2025/03/04
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