Elections, authorize another person
Can't come to the polling station 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 proxy)
- This is only possible if the person you want to authorize lives in the same municipality.
- On the back of your voting pass , enter the information.
- 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 changed your mind and want to vote yourself?
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 two ways:
By mail:
- Complete the Request for Proxy Voting (Model L8) form (pdf).
- You and the person you authorize sign the form.
Send the form to:
Municipality of Zoetermeer
Backoffice Publieksplein
Postbus 15
2700 AA Zoetermeer
The form must be received by the municipality no later than Friday, March 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon.
The proxy will be sent a proxy certificate, which he/she can use 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:
- Print the form Request for Proxy Voting (model L8) (pdf).
- You and the person you authorize sign the form.
- Scan and send the form to verkiezingen@zoetermeer.nl
The form must be received by the municipality no later than Friday, March 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon.
The proxy will be sent a proxy certificate, which he/she can use 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.
In previous elections, there have been cases where residents did not receive their online election documents, such as 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 submit your application in good time.
You changed your mind and want to vote yourself?
Once you have issued a written proxy, you cannot revoke it. This means that you can no longer vote on behalf of the members of the municipal council yourself.