INEC Voters’ Register: Step-by-Step Guide to Checking Your Status Online in 2026
As Nigerians in states such as Ekiti and Osun prepare for off-cycle elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made provisions for voters to review and verify their registration details.
In a statement issued in December 2025, INEC, through its Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, announced the conclusion of the first quarter of its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, paving the way for the public review of the voters’ register.
INEC urged all registrants—particularly those who updated or transferred their voter information—to take advantage of the review period to verify their details and file objections or correction requests where necessary.
According to the Commission, a total of 9,891,801 online pre-registrations were recorded nationwide by the end of the 13th week of the exercise.
Why checking your voter status early matters
INEC provides an official online portal where registered voters can confirm their status.
To check your voter registration status:
Visit INEC’s Voter Verification Portal:
Choose a preferred search option.
You can search using:
Your Voter Identification Number (VIN), or
Your name and date of birth, which is useful if your voter card is missing.
Enter your details carefully, as spelling errors may affect the result.
Submit your information and review the status displayed.
If you are successfully registered, your personal details, polling unit, and registration status will appear on the screen.
Verify your details carefully
Once your information appears, ensure that all details are accurate. Pay close attention to your name, date of birth, and polling unit.
If your polling unit is incorrect, you will need to request a transfer. Likewise, any name or personal detail errors must be corrected within INEC’s designated correction period.
INEC allows voters to make corrections or updates only during specified windows. Missing these timelines could mean waiting until after the election, which may prevent you from voting.
What to do if your details do not appear
At times, network issues or high traffic may delay access to the portal, especially during peak periods. If this happens, try again later.
If your details still do not appear, visit the nearest INEC office or an approved registration centre with any registration slip or valid identification available.
INEC regularly publishes timelines for voter register review and corrections, and these updates are often reported by reputable media organisations. Staying informed helps you avoid missing important deadlines.
This simple check protects your right
Voting is more than a civic duty—it is a means of participation and influence in governance. That influence only works if your name is correctly listed on the voters’ register.
As Nigeria continues to modernise its electoral process, digital voter verification has become essential. Ensuring your details are correct is one of the simplest yet most important steps every voter can take ahead of an election
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