Authorize someone else

Two ways to authorize someone 

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

You can do this in 2 ways:
- via the back of your voting card ('private authorization')
- or by written authorization ('proxy').

Important: someone who votes for you may only do so at the same time that he or she votes for you.
So it is not possible to come to the polling station earlier or later to cast your vote alone.

 Requirements 

  • A person may be authorized by up to 2 persons.
    The authorized person may cast a total of 3 votes: 1 for himself and 2 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 your voting card. 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 authorized representative casts a vote on your behalf. Please note that the person can only do this at the same time that they are casting a vote for themselves. So it is not possible for someone to come and vote for themselves in the morning and come back in the afternoon to cast your 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.

Written authorization 

To authorize someone in writing, follow these steps. Health make sure your request reaches us no later than Oct. 24. 

  1. Check if someone may vote for 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. Complete Form of Power of Attorney
    Both you and the authorized representative complete the Form of Power of Attorney. Remember to both put your signatures on the form.
     
  3. Submit form
    You can return the signed form to us in three ways.
    The deadline for us to process your request is Friday, October 24.
    - by mailPostbus 10000, 5670 GA Nuenen);
    - dropping it off at the reception desk of City Hall;
    - by mail at verkiezingen@nuenen.nl.
     
  4. Receive proxy card
    The person you have authorized will receive a proxy card by mail.
    You cannot revoke this proxy afterwards. Therefore, you can no longer vote yourself.
  5. Voting on your behalf
    On election day, the authorized representative casts a vote on your behalf. Please note that the person can only do this at the same time he/she is casting a vote for himself/herself. Therefore, it is not possible for someone to come and vote for themselves in the morning and come back in the afternoon to cast the proxy vote.