The next deadline to register to vote in the Cayman Islands is Thursday, 1 October 2020. Those who register by this date will be added to the Register of Electors and be able to vote from 1 January 2021 onwards. 

The current Register of Electors stands at 21,903.

After the 1 October deadline, any qualified Individuals wishing to vote in the next General Election, 26 May 2021, have until 4January 2021 to register to vote if they haven’t already done so.  

Young persons aged 17 years who otherwise meet the voter eligibility requirements and will turn 18 on or before the date of the next General Election are permitted to register to vote before their next birthday. 

Individuals looking to take advantage of this constitutional provision, are encouraged to review their documentation. Those who will lose their right to be Caymanian when they turn 18 will be required to apply for and receive a continuation of their right to be Caymanian before their voter registration process can continue. 

“Since the last registration deadline, we have seen encouraging numbers of individuals registering to vote. As we begin to increase our efforts ahead of the next general election, we hope to see more people come forward to register. By registering to vote, you play your part in maintaining a healthy democracy in the Cayman Islands,” said Supervisor of Elections, Wesley Howell. 

To register to vote, the following requirements must be met:

• Must be a Caymanian
• Must be aged 18 years or older
• Must be a resident in the Cayman Islands
• Must have resided in the Cayman Islands for no less than a total of 24 months in the last four years

Those wishing to register to vote are reminded of the following registration process:

• Complete an application form (Form 4) available from the Elections Office website (https://portal.elections.ky/index.php/home/registeration-process)
• Submit the application form along with the required supporting documents either in person to the Election Office or via email to the registering officer for the district or to [email protected]

The list of supporting documents required is provided below.

• Caymanian Status Holders:

• Birth certificate
• Caymanian Status Certificate or letter
• Photo ID (either passport or driver’s licence)
• Caymanian born and have Caymanian parent/s or grandparents:

• Birth certificate of applicant, if born on the Islands 
• Birth certificate of one of his/her parents or grandparents that were born on the Islands
• An acknowledgement letter (instead of a birth certificate/parental birth certificate)
• Photo ID (either passport or driver’s licence)

Persons who have recently concluded prison sentences of more than 12 months are reminded that they need to re-register to vote using the same process described above.  

Individuals who are unsure if they are currently registered can check their details on the Elections Office website or in person at the Elections Office. 

The registration deadline is also an opportunity for existing voters to do their part in maintaining the accuracy of the list of electors. 

The following individuals are strongly encouraged to contact the Elections Office in order to make the necessary updates. 

• Existing voters who have recently moved residence or changed their name or occupation
• Friends or family of a registered voter who has passed away within the last six months, particularly if the individual passed away overseas
• Family members who believe their relative is no longer medically or mentally able to vote (this should be confirmed in writing by a medical doctor)
• Individuals who wish to object to a voter being included in the list on the grounds that they have been living outside the Cayman Islands for more than two years for reasons other than medical, education, work for the government or work on an aircraft or ship. 

For more information please visit www.elections.ky.