Can't come to the polling place yourself? Then you can authorize someone else to do this for you. This means that you let someone else vote for you.

  • You may choose whom you authorize.
  • This person must also vote in person at the same time.
  • This person may vote for up to 2 others.
  • The proxy must cast these votes at the same time as his/her vote.

How can you authorize someone?

You can authorize someone in 2 ways:

Authorize via voting pass (private power of attorney) 

  • This is only possible if the person you want to authorize lives in the same municipality.
  • On the back of your voting pass fill in the details.
  • You and the person who will vote for you both sign.
  • You give the authorized representative a copy or digital photo of your valid ID.
  • Note! The proxy must cast your vote at the same time as his/her own vote. A proxy may act as a proxy for a maximum of 2 other persons.

You want to vote yourself, right?

Do you still want to vote yourself? You can revoke the private proxy at any time. Bring your own voting pass and proof of identity to the polling station.

Authorize via written power of attorney

You can request the written power of attorney in 3 ways:

By mail:

Send the form to:

Municipality of Zoetermeer
Backoffice Publieksplein
PO Box 15
2700 AA Zoetermeer

The form must be received by the municipality no later than 5 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2024. 

The proxy will be sent a proxy certificate, allowing him/her to vote on your behalf.
To vote for you, the proxy only brings the proxy certificate to the polling station. He/she does not need to bring a copy of your ID.

By e-mail:

The proxy will be sent a proxy certificate, allowing him/her to vote on your behalf.
To vote for you, the proxy only brings the proxy certificate to the polling station. He/she does not need to bring a copy of your ID.

Personal:

You can also make your request in person at the front desk in City Hall. Then come with the person you wish to authorize to Engelandlaan 502. Indicate that you want to request a written proxy for the European Parliament elections. You do not need to make an appointment for this.

You can make your request in person until noon Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

You want to vote yourself, right?

You can no longer revoke a written proxy issued. Therefore, you can no longer vote for the European Parliament yourself.

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