Can you vote with an expired ID in the 2024 European elections?
As Europeans head to the polls to elect the new European Parliament, a common question arises: what happens if you forget your ID or if it is expired? The answer is simple – in electoral processes, having an expired ID does not prevent you from exercising your right to vote. The only requirement is to present the original documents at the polling station, which must have a current photograph to identify the voter.
According to the Organic Law of the General Electoral Regime (LOREG), the right to vote is established by the identification of the voter through the National Identity Document, passport, or driver’s license with a current photo, or for foreigners, with a residence card.
So, as the attention is focused on the electoral process, remember that having an expired ID should not deter you from participating in the democratic exercise of voting. Your voice matters, and your vote counts, regardless of the expiration date on your identification document.
