Authorize someone else

Can't come to the polling place yourself? Then you can authorize someone to do this for you. 

Important: someone who votes on your behalf may only do so at the same time as he or she votes themselves. It is therefore not possible to come to the polling station earlier or later just to cast your vote.

Requirements 

  • The person you authorize must live in the same municipality as you.
  • A person may be authorized by a maximum of two other persons. That person may therefore cast a total of three votes: one for themselves and a maximum of two for other persons.
  • The proxy shall cast all vote(s) at the same time as his own vote.

Private authorization 

You can authorize someone to cast your vote using yourvoting pass. This is called a private authorization. 

  1. Check if someone may vote for you
    - The person you authorize must live in the same municipality as you.
    - The person you authorize may be authorized by a maximum of 2 people (i.e. it is not possible to vote for 3 others).
     
  2. Voting card completion
    You and the authorized representative fill out and sign the back of your voting card.
     
  3. Bring voting card and copy of identification
    Give the proxy your voting card and a copy of your valid identification (this may be either a paper copy or a photo on your phone or tablet).
     
  4. Voting on your behalf
    On election day, the proxy will cast a vote on your behalf.
    Please note: the proxy can only do this when he or she is also casting a vote. It is therefore not possible for someone to vote for themselves in the morning and then return in the afternoon to cast your vote.

Written authorization 

To authorize someone in writing, follow the steps below. Health your application is received by us no later than Friday, March 13. 

  1. Check whether someone is allowed to vote for you
    The person you authorize may be authorized by a maximum of 2 people (so it is not possible to vote for 3 other people). 
     
  2. Fill in the power of attorney form
    Both you and the authorized representative must fill in the power of attorney form. Don't forget to sign the form. Download the form at the bottom of this webpage.
     
  3. Submit form
    You can return the signed form to us in three ways. The deadline for receiving your application is Friday, March 13.

    - by mail (Postbus , 5670 GA Nuenen);
    - by dropping it off at the reception desk of the town hall; 
    - by email to verkiezingen@nuenen.nl.
     
  4. Receiving proof of proxy
    The person you have authorized will receive proof of proxy by mail. You can no longer revoke this proxy. This means you can no longer vote yourself. 
     
  5. Voting on your behalf
    On election day, the proxy will cast a vote on your behalf.
    Please note: the proxy can only do this when he or she is also casting a vote. It is therefore not possible for someone to vote for themselves in the morning and then return in the afternoon to cast the proxy vote. 

Tips for making a secure copy of your ID

  • write on the copy that it is a copy,
  • write on the copy that it is intended for your authorization,
  • write the date on the copy,
  • cross out your citizen service number on the copy; do the same with the numbers at the bottom of your ID.

Downloading and opening a document

You can open a docx file in various document readers, such as OpenOffice.org.