About the voting passes

When will you get a voting pass?

Are you at least 18 years old on election day and do you have Dutch nationality? Then you will receive your voting pass the mail by Wednesday, March 4, at the latest. voting pass this voting pass , along with your ID, with you to the polling station. You voting pass vote without voting pass .

Are you moving just before the election?

The address at which you are officially registered on February 2, 2026, determines in which municipality you can vote. You will receive your voting pass the address where you are registered on that date.

Did you move to Zoetermeer from another municipality after February 2, 2026? Then you can only vote for the members of the municipal council in your previous municipality.

Problems with your voting pass?

If you have not voting pass after March 4, or if you have voting pass or damaged your voting pass , you can voting pass a replacement voting pass . Your old voting pass then automatically voting pass invalid.

  • You can then voting pass a replacement voting pass online until Friday, March 13.
  • You can also voting pass a replacement voting pass at the reception desk in City Hall. This can be done until Tuesday, March 17, at 12:00 noon. No appointment is necessary. You voting pass a new voting pass immediately.

Please note! In previous elections, some residents did not receive their online election documents, such as replacement voting pass proxy forms, in time by mail. Although most mail is delivered correctly, there is still a risk of delay or loss. We therefore advise you to request your replacement voting pass the counter, if possible.

Proof of identity lost or stolen?

Have you lost your proof of identity has it been stolen? Make an appointment with the municipality as soon as possible. At the counter a "declaration of loss" will be made and you can apply for a new proof of identity.

You can still vote with (a copy of) the municipality's Missing Card Declaration and a document or card showing your name and photo (for example, a personal public transport card).