Voluntary registration to serve as an election worker at a polling place or to assist with the counting of mail-in ballots—in exchange for a tax-free stipend.
Damit wir Sign up as an election worker mit der zuständigen Behörde, Unterlagen und Fristen für Ihren Wohnort anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Identification card
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
25–100 €
Contact an Elected Official
Fill out the municipality's online form or register with the election office.
Specify availability
Please specify the election day, shift (morning/afternoon), and your preferred polling place.
Wait for the appointment
The municipality will assign you to an election committee and invite you to attend training.
Election Day Operations
A stipend will be paid after the election.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Citizens aged 18 and older who are eligible to vote and would like to help out at a polling place or in a mail-in voting district on Election Day. Registration takes place at the election office in the municipality where you reside.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Yes, a tax-free refreshment allowance of approximately 25–100 €, depending on the municipality.
You may submit a preference; the Election Office will make the final assignment.