How To Register A Political Party Name

Forming a local branch of an existing political party for example democratic republican libertarian or green party.

How to register a political party name. If the party wishes to use an abbreviation of its name set out that. Any party that wants to participate in an election must register with the iec. How to register a party. Provisional registration full registration. Include signed minutes of the first meeting of the founding members of the political party.

Registration of political parties under section 29 a of the representation of the people act 1951 issue of additional guidelines june 20 2014 registration of political parties choice of name for political party. The performa is available on request by post or across the counter from the office of the commission. Failure to comply with ppera may be a criminal offence which can attract prosecution or civil sanctions including a fine. Select your state and click get info then select register to vote to change your party affiliation. Find more information in our.

Registering a political party a registered political party can apply to be registered on the great britain gb register the northern ireland ni register or both registers. However you may choose to register only at municipal level for a. Set out the name of the party. In writing and signed by the applicants of whom not more than two thirds shall be of the same gender. Parties can choose a combination of england scotland and wales.

A registered political party must comply with the controls and responsibilities set out in ppera. Application for provisional registration of a proposed political party among others must be. Registration of a political party is two fold. An application for registration is to be submitted to the secretary election commission of india nirvachan sadan ashoka road new delhi 110001 in the proforma prescribed by the commission. You may choose to register at national level which will allow your party to contest elections of the national assembly provincial legislatures and all municipal councils.

Check with your state or local election office. Parties on the gb register also select which parts of gb they want to be registered in. The register contains a list of the. Download the national mail voter registration form or contact your state or local election office to have a form mailed to you. Not every state accepts or lists a party affiliation on a voter registration card.