Five easy ways to check your name on INEC’s voter register online

Registered voters can now check their names and other details on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) preliminary register of voters online ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The commission provides an online portal that allows voters to inspect the register for their polling units and identify possible errors or discrepancies.

1. Visit INEC’s online register portal

Visit https://display.inecnigeria.org/, the commission’s dedicated portal for viewing the preliminary register of voters.

2. Sign in to your account

Follow the sign-in instructions on the portal to access the register. Users must sign in before they can view the list of registered voters.

3. Select your polling unit

Choose your state, local government area, ward and polling unit to access the register for your location.

You can also enter your polling unit code to locate the relevant register.

4. Check the names and photographs

The portal displays the names and photographs of registered voters in the selected polling unit.

Users can select a letter to navigate to surnames beginning with that letter, making it easier to find a particular entry.

Check that your name and other displayed particulars are correct. You can also inspect other entries in the register for your polling unit.

5. Understand the portal’s limitations

INEC’s platform is designed for viewing the preliminary register. It cannot be used to register as a voter, transfer registration to another polling unit or replace a Permanent Voter Card (PVC).

The portal also does not support searching for an individual’s name across the country. Users must select a polling unit to view its register.

INEC monitors activity on the platform and limits the amount of information each account can access to protect the register from misuse. Users who reach the limit may be asked to try again later.

Those seeking to register to vote or access other voter registration services can visit INEC’s Continuous Voter Registration portal.

What happens after the inspection?

INEC says it is processing claims and objections arising from the preliminary register inspection exercise ahead of the certification and publication of the final register on December 15, 2026.

Voters who identify errors or discrepancies should consult INEC’s official guidance on submitting claims or objections, as the online viewing portal is not a voter registration or correction service.