According to Khabaronline news agency Participation in elections It is not limited to voting; People who have the necessary legal conditions can also apply for elected positions.
One of the common questions on the eve of the elections is how to register candidates, what conditions are required, and what documents should applicants submit? The answer to this question depends on the type of election; Because for each election, there are different rules, procedures, and authority to review the qualifications.
In some elections, recording information or uploading documents is done electronically; However, the registration method is not the same in all elections and may be changed by changing the law or instructions of each period. Registration alone does not mean confirmation of eligibility or finalization of candidacy. In this article, we review the general registration steps, conditions and possible documents of the candidates.
Election registration authority in Iran
The Ministry of Interior is the main executive body of the elections in Iran, and it follows up the executive stages of the elections through the country’s election headquarters and in cooperation with the governorates. However, the registration authority, the registration method and the institution responsible for checking the qualifications are determined according to the type of election and the law related to it.
Registration time, registration period, required documents and application method will be announced in the official announcements of the same period. In some processes from the systems and windows of the Ministry of Interior, including the portal keshvar.moi.iris used; But the candidates should check the address and the exact method of registration from the official announcement of their desired election. It cannot be assumed that all elections or all their stages are completely online.
Presidential election registration
The conditions of the candidates for the presidential election are specified in the presidential election law. Article 35 of this law refers, among other things, to being of Iranian origin and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran, possessing management ability and tact, good record, trustworthiness and piety, and belief in the foundations of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the official religion of the country. Qualifying the candidates is also done according to the laws and regulations of the competent authorities.
General registration procedures
1. Follow up on official announcements: check the time and method of registration from the announcements of the Ministry of Interior and the country’s election headquarters.
2. Preparing the documents: Prepare the identity documents, education and other required documents according to the instructions of the same course.
3. Registration within the deadline: Registration must be done within the period and in the manner announced for the same election.
4. Completing the information: Complete the forms accurately and according to the official documents. The candidate is responsible for the correctness of the information.
5. Examining the conditions and announcing the result: after the end of the registration, the conditions of the candidates will be checked in the legal authorities. Registration alone does not constitute confirmation of eligibility or candidacy.
Details such as the place of application, how to register and the list of documents may change in different courses; Therefore, the official announcement of the same election is the main reference for the candidates.
Registration for the elections of the Islamic Council
The conditions of the candidates for the parliamentary elections are stated in the Islamic Council Elections Law. Among the general conditions announced in the law, citizenship of the Islamic Republic of Iran, having a certain age and having an educational qualification are required. In the text of the law, the age range of 30 to 75 years and a master’s degree or equivalent is foreseen; Details and exceptions should be checked based on the latest text of the law and its amendments.
Other conditions such as adherence to the constitution, not having a bad reputation in the constituency and having physical health within the legal limits may also be considered in the examination of candidates.
General registration procedures
1. Pre-registration, if foreseen in the law of the same period: In some courses, applicants must enter their basic information in the declared system before the final registration.
2. Completion of information and documents: Identity, education and other requested information must be accurately recorded.
3. Pre-registration: Pre-registration does not mean final registration or verification of eligibility.
4. Final registration: Applicants who have the necessary conditions must go through the final steps within the stipulated time.
5. Checking the qualifications: The qualifications of the candidates are checked by the responsible authorities according to the law. The Guardian Council also supervises the parliamentary elections within the framework of the law.
6. Announcing the results: After going through the legal procedures and anticipated procedures, the results will be announced.
Registration for the parliament is done in one constituency and the candidate cannot be nominated in several constituencies at the same time.
Registration for the elections of city and village Islamic councils
The conditions of the candidates for the elections of the councils are determined in the law related to the Islamic councils of the country and may be different from the conditions of the parliamentary or presidential elections. The conditions of age, education, citizenship, records and necessary documents should be checked based on the latest amendments to the law and the notification of the same period.
General registration procedures
1. Choosing the constituency: the candidate determines which city or village council he will register for.
2. Referring to the announced method: In courses where registration is electronic, the applicant must use the system introduced in the official announcement.
3. Completing the forms: identity information, records and other requested information are recorded.
4. Uploading or submitting documents: Documents must be delivered or uploaded in the format and deadline announced.
5. Receive registration ID or receipt: If the system issues a receipt or tracking code, keep it until the end of the process.
6. Examination of the qualifications and announcement of the result: The qualifications of the candidates will be checked in the authorities provided by the law and the results will be announced after going through the legal procedures.
Registration for the election of the Assembly of Leadership Experts
The election of the Assembly of Leadership Experts also has its own rules and conditions. The conditions of candidacy, the necessary documents, the time and place of registration and the procedures for checking the qualifications should be followed from the relevant law and the official announcements of the same period. Checking the qualifications of the candidates for this election is done within the framework of the relevant regulations and with the role of the Guardian Council. Therefore, applicants should not apply the conditions or procedures of other elections to this election.
Required documents for election registration
The required documents are different according to the type of election and the instruction of the same period; However, some of the following may be requested:
- Birth certificate or valid identity information;
- national card or national number;
- Personal photo according to the announced specifications;
- Degree or related certificates;
- Job and executive record information;
- Documents related to the status of the military service, in cases where the law requires;
- certificate of no bad history, in prescribed cases;
- Resignation acceptance certificate for people subject to resignation regulations;
- Other specific documents for each election.
This list is general and does not mean that it is necessary to provide all items in all elections. The definitive list of documents should be obtained from the official notification of the same course.
Is election registration in Iran online?
In some elections or some of their stages, information registration and document uploading are done through internet systems. However, the registration method is not the same in all elections and may be part of the in-person process or may change in each period.
Sometimes the applicant must first pre-register and then complete the final registration in a separate step. In other cases, a different instruction may be announced. Therefore, the announcements of the Ministry of Interior, the country’s election headquarters and related legal authorities are the basis for identifying the registration method.
Points that candidates should know before registering
- Take the deadline seriously: registration is only possible within the announced time frame.
- Check legal requirements: Age, education, citizenship and other requirements may vary by election type.
- Prepare documents in advance: prepare electronic copies in the desired quality and format.
- Enter information accurately: Discrepancies between recorded information and official documents can be problematic.
- Keep the receipt or tracking code: If the system issued such an ID, keep it until the end of the process.
- Don’t confuse registration with eligibility verification: Application registration is just the beginning of the candidacy process.
- Follow the information from reliable sources: the official announcements of the electoral authorities are the criteria for knowing the schedule and regulations of each period.
The difference between registration and eligibility verification
Registration means announcing your candidacy and providing information and documents. Eligibility verification is a separate step in which the responsible authorities check whether the candidate has the necessary legal requirements or not.
Therefore, a person may go through all the registration steps and receive a receipt or tracking code, but their eligibility is not verified at the next step. Registration alone does not create the right to be on the list of final candidates.
summary
How to register for elections in Iran depends on the type of election and the relevant law. Candidates for the presidential election, the Islamic Council, the city and village Islamic councils, and the Assembly of Leadership Experts must review the specific conditions of the election and act within the deadline announced by the relevant executive authority.
In some elections, the systems of the Ministry of Interior are used, but the exact method of registration may be different in each period. Preparing the documents, completing the information accurately, meeting the legal deadline and keeping the registration receipt are important points of this process. Finally, the registration is only the beginning of the volunteering process, and the definite participation in the elections depends on the legal procedures and qualification verification.
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