Public inspection of revised Registers of Electors ahead of anticipated 2025 general election
The revised Registers of Electors will be open for public inspection from 15 to 28 February 2025. Citizens may check their details online or at designated centres. With Parliament set to dissolve by 23 August 2025, the general election is widely expected to be held in May, similar to GE2011.
The Elections Department (ELD) has announced that the revised Registers of Electors will be open for public inspection from 15 February to 28 February 2025.
The registers contain the names of all qualified electors as of 1 February 2025.
This announcement comes as Singapore prepares for a general election in 2025, with Parliament set to dissolve by 23 August.
Checking voter details
Singapore Citizens can verify their voter details electronically through Voter Services on the ELD website or via “My Profile” on the Singpass app.
Those unable to check online may do so at any Community Centre/Club, ServiceSG Centre, or by making an appointment at the ELD office. Overseas Singaporeans can inspect their details at Singapore overseas missions designated as registration centres.
Submitting claims and objections
During the inspection period, individuals may:
- Submit a claim to include their name if it has been omitted, or update their particulars if they differ from their NRIC records.
- Submit an objection to remove a name from the register for the Electoral Division they belong to.
Claims and objections can be filed online via Voter Services, at Community Centres/Clubs, ServiceSG Centres, the ELD office, or at Singapore overseas missions.
Claimant list inspection
Following the claims submission, a claimant list will be available for public inspection from 12 March to 19 March 2025 at Community Centres/Clubs, ServiceSG Centres, the ELD office, and Singapore overseas missions.
Restoration of names for past non-voters
Individuals whose names were previously removed from the registers for not voting in past elections may apply for reinstatement via Voter Services on the ELD website.
They are encouraged to apply early, as restoration cannot take place between the issuance of the Writ of Election and Nomination Day (if the election is uncontested) or Polling Day (if a poll is conducted). Those who fail to restore their names in time will be unable to vote in the upcoming election.
General election timeline and expectations
To be a qualified elector, a person must:
- Be a Singapore Citizen
- Be 21 years old and above as of 1 February 2025
- Not be disqualified under any written law
- Have a Singapore residential address or a Local Contact Address registered with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for voting purposes
The 14th Parliament of Singapore must be dissolved by 23 August 2025, marking the end of its five-year term.
However, with the electoral roll update and increased political activity, speculation is growing that the general election could be held as early as May 2025.
This would resemble GE2011, when Parliament was dissolved in April, leading to a 7 May polling day.
A significant precursor to the election, the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC), was announced on 22 January 2025 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
The ad-hoc committee is responsible for reviewing electoral constituencies, a key step in the lead-up to the polls. Historically, the period between the EBRC’s formation and Polling Day has ranged from four to 11 months, with recent elections seeing the committee complete its work within seven months.
With preparations underway, citizens are encouraged to verify their voter details and submit any necessary updates during the public inspection period to ensure eligibility for the upcoming election.
