Section 12, The Public Elections Act, 2012

(1) There is hereby established a National Register of Voters in this Act referred to as the “Register of Voters” which shall contain the names of persons who are entitled to vote in public elections and referenda. 8 9 Executive Secretary and other staff of Expenses, accounts and audit of Standing orders of Voters. (2) The Register of Voters shall contain, but shall not be limited to the following particulars:– (a) the full name of the voter; (b) the voter’s date and place of birth; (c) the voter’s residential address at the time of registration; (d) the voter’s sex; (e) the voter’s signature and thumbprint; (f) a column to indicate whether or not a voter has voted; (g) date of registration and voting; (h) the form of identification used; and (i) the ward in which the voter is ordinarily resident. (3) The Register of Voters shall be kept in a number of copies and at places that the Electoral Commission may direct, to ensure the proper and fair conduct of public elections. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Electoral Commission may modify the format, content and design of the Register of Voters for the effective performance of its functions.