Tuesday, February 5–The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is notifying the public that the issuance of Voter Identification Cards has now resumed.

To obtain a card, voters must update their registration information and present Proof of Identity in any of the accepted documents:

· BVI Passport with embossed seal

· Belonger Card

· Belonger Certificate

· Certificate of Naturalization (If issued before June 15, 2007)

. Previous Voter Identification Card (If applicable)

In addition, applicants who are desirous of changing their name as it appears on their card and/or transferring registration are required to submit the following documents:

For Change of Name,

Form No.3 [Claim Form] (This form must be completed in-person, at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections) with any one of the following applicable documents including:

• Marriage Certificate
• Divorce Decree
• Deed Poll

With regards to Transfer of Registration,

• Form No. 9 [Transfer of Registration] (Must be completed in-person, at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections)

In addition to a proof of identity, any one of the following applicable document(s) is required:

· Cable Bill

· Water Bill

· Electricity Bill

· Telephone Bill

· Rental receipts that contains the new address

· Notarised document from the head of household/ lessee that contains the new address and confirms you are an occupant of the household. (A valid identification of Head of Household/Lessee is also required)

Please note that utility bills or receipts must be dated within two months prior to the date that the application for a Voter Identification Card is made.

For further information, individuals are encouraged to contact the Office of the Supervisor of Elections at 284-468-4380 or via email at, electionsoffice@gov.vg.