How will I know if my application has been approved?
You may regularly check the website of the COMELEC or DFA-OAVS if your application
has been approved. You may also check with your Embassy or Consulate.
How will I know if my application has been disapproved?
You will receive a Notice of Disapproval of your application from the Committee
on Overseas Absentee Voting (COAV) in Manila.
What should I do if my application has been disapproved?
Within five (5) days from receipt of the Notice of Disapproval of your application,
you or your authorized representative may file a Motion for Reconsideration before
the Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) of the COMELEC.
What is the Resident Election Registration Board (RERB)?
It is the Board based in the Central Office in Manila, which shall hear and act
on all applications for registration/certification as overseas voter.
What if the RERB denies my Motion for Reconsideration of the disapproval of my application
for registration/certification?
You may file a Petition for Inclusion with the Municipal or Metropolitan Trial Court
in Manila within ten (10) days from the receipt of the notice of the denial.