The electoral process in Chile is approaching, and it is important to have the electoral address updated in order to exercise our right to vote. In the next Constitutional Plebiscite, which will take place in December, voting will be mandatory for all citizens who have their electoral address in Chile.
Therefore, if you are registered in a region or commune that does not correspond to your current place of residence, it is essential to make the change before the end of the term. In this way, you guarantee a correct place when the elections.
According to the announcement of the Electoral Service (Servel), citizens have until Saturday, July 29 to modify their electoral address. It is important to pay special attention to the commune that is registered, since the voting location assigned to the voter will be located in that area.
The process to change the electoral address It can be done both in person and online. To do so online, voters can enter the website cambiodomicilio.servel.cl and log in with their RUT and Unique Password. There, they must select “request change of electoral address” and follow the instructions indicated on the site.
If you prefer to do it in person, you can go to one of the Servel offices with your identity card. In addition, the Servel has enabled the option of virtual attention for those who do not have a Single Code. In this case, it is necessary to schedule an appointment and have the valid identity card since January 1, 2020, along with the change of address request form. electoral address written and signed to be attached.
