Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) 2025 Abroad | OFW Voters List

The Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) is an official document maintained by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) that records the names of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are registered to vote in Philippine elections.

UPDATE: This 2025 Philippine elections, the CLOV list has been uploaded and Pinoys residing abroad can now check if they are eligible to vote in the upcoming halalan/elections. Please see if your name is now on included!

This list is necessary so that Filipinos living abroad can still participate in the democratic process, allowing them to vote in national elections, including those for Senators and Party-List Representatives. If your name is on the list, you can vote online via internet voting or vote by visiting the nearest PH embassy/consulate in your work country.

Understanding these details will help you stay informed and prepared to exercise your right to vote, no matter where in the world you are.

What is the Certified List of OFW Voters?

The Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) is an important document for Filipinos living abroad who wish to exercise their right to vote in Philippine elections.

This list is prepared and maintained by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and includes the names of all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have successfully registered as voters.

Being on this list is important, as it means that you can participate in national elections, even while residing outside the Philippines.

Who Manages this List?

The management of the Certified List of Overseas Voters falls under the responsibility of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

COMELEC, in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and various Philippine embassies and consulates worldwide, oversees the voter registration process, updates, and publication of the list.

These agencies work together to make sure that all eligible Filipinos abroad are given the opportunity to register and confirm their inclusion in the CLOV.

How Often is this List Published?

The Certified List of Overseas Voters is typically published once for each election cycle.

The publication of this list is synchronized with the electoral calendar set by COMELEC, so that all eligible voters are listed before the election period begins.

However, the list is updated periodically to reflect any new registrations, changes, or deactivations due to non-participation in previous elections.

When is This List Published?

The CLOV is usually published at least 120 days before the election date.

This gives overseas voters ample time to check their registration status and confirm that their details are accurate.

The exact publication date can vary, but it is commonly released as the election period approaches, typically within six months of the scheduled election.

It’s good to stay updated with announcements from COMELEC and the Philippine embassies or consulates in your area to know when the list becomes available.

Download the 2025 CLOV Voters List PDF File Here

The CLOV list is separated according to regions and embassy/consulate offices. You can find your name on the list by selecting the appropriate region where you are registered and downloading the corresponding PDF file.

• NORTH AND LATIN AMERICAN REGION

  AGANA PCG, GUAM AGANA PCG, MARSHALL ISLANDS AGANA PCG, MICRONESIA AGANA PCG, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS AGANA PCG, PALAU BRASILIA PE, BRAZIL BRASILIA PE, COLOMBIA BRASILIA PE, GUYANA BRASILIA PE, SURINAME BRASILIA PE, VENEZUELA BUENOS AIRES PE, ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES PE, BOLIVIA BUENOS AIRES PE, PARAGUAY BUENOS AIRES PE, URUGUAY CALGARY PCG, CANADA CHICAGO PCG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HONOLULU PCG, AMERICAN SAMOA HONOLULU PCG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HOUSTON PCG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LOS ANGELES PCG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MEXICO PE, COSTA RICA MEXICO PE, CUBA MEXICO PE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MEXICO PE, EL SALVADOR MEXICO PE, GUATEMALA MEXICO PE, HONDURAS MEXICO PE, MEXICO MEXICO PE, NICARAGUA MEXICO PE, PANAMA

  NEW YORK PCG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OTTAWA PE, BERMUDA OTTAWA PE, CANADA SANTIAGO PE, CHILE SANTIAGO PE, ECUADOR SANTIAGO PE, FALKLAND ISLANDS SANTIAGO PE, PERU SAN FRANCISCO PCG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TORONTO PCG, CANADA VANCOUVER PCG, CANADA WASHINGTON D.C. PE, ANGUILLA WASHINGTON D.C. PE, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA WASHINGTON D.C. PE, BAHAMAS WASHINGTON D.C. PE, BARBADOS WASHINGTON D.C. PE, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS WASHINGTON D.C. PE, CAYMAN ISLANDS WASHINGTON D.C. PE, GRENADA WASHINGTON D.C. PE, HAITI WASHINGTON D.C. PE, JAMAICA WASHINGTON D.C. PE, PUERTO RICO WASHINGTON D.C. PE, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS WASHINGTON D.C. PE, SAINT MARTIN WASHINGTON D.C. PE, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES WASHINGTON D.C. PE, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO WASHINGTON D.C. PE, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS WASHINGTON D.C. PE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WASHINGTON D.C. PE, VIRGIN ISLANDS US

  ASIA PACIFIC REGION

  BANGKOK PE, THAILAND BEIJING PE, CHINA BRUNEI PE, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CANBERRA PE, AUSTRALIA CANBERRA PE, NAURU CANBERRA PE, VANUATU CHONGQING PCG, CHINA DHAKA PE, BANGLADESH DHAKA PE, MALDIVES DHAKA PE, SRI LANKA DILI PE, TIMOR-LESTE GUANGZHOU PCG, CHINA HANOI PE, VIETNAM HONG KONG PCG, CHINA ISLAMABAD PE, AFGHANISTAN ISLAMABAD PE, KYRGYZSTAN ISLAMABAD PE, PAKISTAN JAKARTA PE, INDONESIA KUALA LUMPUR PE, MALAYSIA MACAU PCG, CHINA MANADO PCG, INDONESIA MECO KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN MECO TAICHUNG, TAIWAN MECO TAIPEI, TAIWAN

  MELBOURNE PCG, AUSTRALIA NAGOYA PCG, JAPAN NEW DELHI PE, INDIA NEW DELHI PE, NEPAL OSAKA PCG, JAPAN PHNOM PENH PE, CAMBODIA PORT MORESBY PE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA PORT MORESBY PE, SOLOMON ISLANDS SEOUL PE, KOREA (SOUTH) SEOUL PE, MONGOLIA SHANGHAI PCG, CHINA SINGAPORE PE, SINGAPORE SYDNEY PCG, AUSTRALIA SYDNEY PCG, NEW CALEDONIA TOKYO PE, JAPAN VIENTIANE PE, LAOS WELLINGTON PE, COOK ISLANDS WELLINGTON PE, FIJI WELLINGTON PE, FRENCH POLYNESIA WELLINGTON PE, NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON PE, SAMOA WELLINGTON PE, TONGA XIAMEN PCG, CHINA YANGON PE, MYANMAR

  EUROPEAN REGION

  ANKARA PE, AZERBAIJAN ANKARA PE, GEORGIA ANKARA PE, NORTH CYPRUS ANKARA PE, TÜRKIYE ATHENS PE, CYPRUS ATHENS PE, GREECE ATHENS PE, NORTH MACEDONIA BARCELONA PCG, ANDORRA BARCELONA PCG, SPAIN BERLIN PE, GERMANY BERNE PE, LIECHTENSTEIN BERNE PE, SWITZERLAND BRUSSELS PE, BELGIUM BRUSSELS PE, LUXEMBOURG BUDAPEST PE, BULGARIA BUDAPEST PE, HUNGARY BUDAPEST PE, MONTENEGRO BUDAPEST PE, ROMANIA BUDAPEST PE, SERBIA COPENHAGEN PE, DENMARK COPENHAGEN PE, FAROE ISLANDS COPENHAGEN PE, GREENLAND FRANKFURT PCG, GERMANY GENEVA PM, SWITZERLAND ISTANBUL PCG, TÜRKIYE LISBON PE, ANGOLA LISBON PE, GIBRALTAR LISBON PE, GUINEA BISSAU LISBON PE, PORTUGAL LONDON PE, GUERNSEY LONDON PE, IRELAND LONDON PE, ISLE OF MAN LONDON PE, JERSEY LONDON PE, NORTHERN IRELAND LONDON PE, UNITED KINGDOM

  MADRID PE, CANARY ISLANDS MADRID PE, SPAIN MILAN PCG, ITALY MOSCOW PE, ARMENIA MOSCOW PE, BELARUS MOSCOW PE, KAZAKHSTAN MOSCOW PE, RUSSIA OSLO PE, ICELAND OSLO PE, NORWAY PARIS PE, FRANCE PARIS PE, MONACO PRAGUE PE, CZECH REPUBLIC ROME PE, ALBANIA ROME PE, ITALY ROME PE, MALTA ROME PE, SAN MARINO STOCKHOLM PE, FINLAND STOCKHOLM PE, SWEDEN THE HAGUE PE, ARUBA THE HAGUE PE, CURACAO THE HAGUE PE, NETHERLANDS THE HAGUE PE, SABA THE HAGUE PE, SINT MAARTEN VATICAN PE, HOLY SEE VIENNA PE, AUSTRIA VIENNA PE, CROATIA VIENNA PE, SLOVAKIA VIENNA PE, SLOVENIA WARSAW PE, ESTONIA WARSAW PE, LATVIA WARSAW PE, LITHUANIA WARSAW PE, POLAND WARSAW PE, UKRAINE

  MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICAN REGION

  ABU DHABI PE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ABUJA PE, BENIN ABUJA PE, CAMEROON ABUJA PE, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC ABUJA PE, EQUATORIAL GUINEA ABUJA PE, GABON ABUJA PE, GHANA ABUJA PE, LIBERIA ABUJA PE, NIGERIA ABUJA PE, SIERRA LEONE AMMAN PE, JORDAN BAGHDAD PE, IRAQ BEIRUT PE, LEBANON CAIRO PE, DJIBOUTI CAIRO PE, EGYPT CAIRO PE, ETHIOPIA CAIRO PE, SUDAN DAMASCUS PE, SYRIA DOHA PE, QATAR DUBAI PCG, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES JEDDAH PCG, SAUDI ARABIA KUWAIT PE, KUWAIT MANAMA PE, BAHRAIN MUSCAT PE, OMAN NAIROBI PE, CONGO NAIROBI PE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO NAIROBI PE, KENYA NAIROBI PE, MALAWI NAIROBI PE, RWANDA NAIROBI PE, SEYCHELLES NAIROBI PE, SOMALIA NAIROBI PE, SOUTH SUDAN NAIROBI PE, TANZANIA NAIROBI PE, UGANDA

  PRETORIA PE, BOTSWANA PRETORIA PE, LESOTHO PRETORIA PE, MADAGASCAR PRETORIA PE, MAURITIUS PRETORIA PE, MOZAMBIQUE PRETORIA PE, NAMIBIA PRETORIA PE, SOUTH AFRICA PRETORIA PE, SWAZILAND PRETORIA PE, ZAMBIA PRETORIA PE, ZIMBABWE RABAT PE, GUINEA RABAT PE, MAURITANIA RABAT PE, MOROCCO RABAT PE, SENEGAL RIYADH PE, SAUDI ARABIA RIYADH PE, YEMEN TEHRAN PE, IRAN TEHRAN PE, UZBEKISTAN TEL AVIV PE, ISRAEL TRIPOLI PE, ALGERIA TRIPOLI PE, CHAD TRIPOLI PE, LIBYA TRIPOLI PE, TUNISIA

• SEAFARER

To confirm and check your name on the Certified List of Overseas Voters, you only need to search for it as this document is publicly available. It is accessible via COMELEC website and it will also be uploaded on the official websites of the embassies and consulates of your host country.

Documents Required if You Encounter Issues

If you encounter issues not seeing your name on the list, you need to contact your nearest COMELEC office, or Philippine Embassy or Philippine Consulate office. You can dispute and raise your inquiry why you are not registered. But it’s also important to have the following documents:

1. Valid Philippine Passport: This is the primary identification document required. Make sure your passport is up-to-date and bring both the original and a photocopy when checking your registration status.
2. Certification from the DFA: If you do not have a valid passport, you may present a certification from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) stating that you have submitted the necessary documents for passport issuance or that you are a valid passport holder but unable to present it.
3. Seafarer’s Book: If you are a seafarer, you should also bring a photocopy of your Seafarer’s Book or any document that proves your status as a seafarer.
4. Dual Citizenship Documents: For dual citizens, provide a certified true copy of the signed Oath of Allegiance or Order of Approval, along with your Identification Certificate.

Having these ready a smooth process when confirming your name on the list.

How to Find Your Name on the List of Registered Filipino Voters Overseas

Finding your name on the Certified List of Overseas Voters can be done through several methods:

1. Visit the COMELEC Website: The easiest way to check if your name is on the list is by visiting the COMELEC website. Navigate to the Overseas Voting section and select the region where you are registered. From there, you can search the list by entering your details.
2. Contact the Nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate: If you encounter difficulties online or prefer personal assistance, you can contact the nearest Philippine embassy or consulate. They can help confirm whether your name is included in the CLOV.
3. Check Embassy Announcements: Embassies and consulates often post updates about the availability of the CLOV on their official websites and social media platforms. Regularly checking these sources can provide you with timely information.
4. Utilize Pre-Verification Systems: Some embassies offer an online pre-verification system where you can check your status. This system may require you to fill out a form and wait for a confirmation email.

Important Reminders

• While the official Certified List of Overseas Voters may not yet be published, it is important to stay informed.
• The list is usually released by the Philippine embassies or consulates in major cities and countries with a large number of OFWs.
• Keep an eye on announcements from these offices so that you do not miss the publication date.
• It’s also advisable to regularly check the COMELEC website or contact your local embassy for updates.
• Confirming your name is on the list is an important step in participating in the upcoming elections and exercising your right to vote as an overseas Filipino.
• By following these guidelines, you can confirm your registration and prepare for the election with confidence.
• Stay proactive, keep your documents ready, and make sure your voice is heard in the next Philippine election.
• For those who will participate in online voting, you need to pre-enroll first so you can take part in internet voting.

Recent Updates

Deactivation and New Registrants for 2025 Elections in the Philippines

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has deactivated over 5.2 million registered voters for various reasons, potentially impacting their ability to vote in the upcoming polls. Reasons for deactivation include failure to vote in consecutive elections, loss of citizenship, judicial exclusion, and incompetency as determined by authorities. Additionally, the Comelec has removed 487,721 individuals from the voter list due to factors like death, relocation, duplicate registration, or application for overseas absentee voting. In preparation for the 2025 elections, over 4.8 million Filipinos have applied for registration, with Calabarzon leading in the number of applicants followed by the National Capital Region and Central Luzon, while regions like the Cordillera Administrative Region, MIMAROPA, and CARAGA show lower registration numbers. (Philstar Global)

Voter Registration for 2025 Midterm Elections in the Philippines Surpasses 5 Million

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reported that the number of voter applications for the 2025 midterm elections has exceeded 5 million, with the deadline for registration set for September 30. The Comelec is aiming to reach a target of 70 million registered voters, despite the recent deactivation of 5.2 million voters.

To encourage registration, the Comelec is actively promoting voter registration and has stated that the deadline will not be extended. The Comelec is also actively preparing for ballot printing, with hearings scheduled to finalize the voter list and a potential extension of the deadline for filing candidacies. (PNA)

Filipino Overseas Voters in the US Urged to Update Biometric Information

The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., has identified overseas absentee voters with incomplete biometric information and is urging them to update their records before the 2025 elections. To facilitate smooth online voting for overseas Filipinos, complete and accurate biometric data is a need.

The Embassy has provided a list of voters needing updates and outlined the necessary steps for updating their records. Overseas voter registration is ongoing until September 30, 2024, and the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco has approved thousands of applications since registration resumed in December 2022. (Inquirer)

Video: How to Find Your Name on OFW Voters list

Please check out this video guide we created on how you can easily find your name on the CLOV list. This is a simple walk-through of the procedure:

Video: Online Voting for Overseas Filipinos in 2025 Midterm Elections

In the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, online voting will serve as the primary method for overseas Filipinos to cast their ballots, offering convenience and accessibility. However, in countries where internet restrictions apply, alternative voting methods will be implemented to promote the electoral participation of overseas Filipinos.

This shift towards online voting signifies a modern and efficient approach to engaging overseas voters in the democratic process. The decision aims to streamline the voting process for Filipinos abroad, promoting greater participation and inclusivity in the electoral system. Overseas Filipinos are encouraged to stay informed about the voting procedures and requirements specific to their respective locations to exercise their right to vote effectively.

 

Conclusion

Checking your name on the Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) is an important step in participating in the Philippine elections, even while living abroad.

By understanding the process of verifying your registration status, you actively contribute to shaping the future of the country.

Whether you’re confirming your name online through the COMELEC website or contacting your nearest Philippine embassy or consulate, staying informed and prepared is key.

Remember to watch for official announcements about the list’s publication and have all necessary documents ready.

Your vote is your voice, and by confirming your place on the CLOV, you make sure that your voice will be heard in the upcoming elections.

Stay proactive, stay informed, and let your vote make a difference.