- 🆔 CUI (the 13 numbers on the front of your DPI)
- 📄 Physical DPI on hand (to confirm the CUI)
The electoral roll lookup is the TSE service that lets you verify online, free and in 30 seconds, whether you are registered and where you would vote. It is one of the most-used services before each election — in the months leading up to June 2027 expect heavy traffic at consultaempadronamiento.tse.org.gt.
Summary: It is free (Q0) and immediate. You only need your CUI (13 digits of the DPI). It tells you if you are registered, your voting center, polling station and order number. ALWAYS verify before each election — your station may have changed.
This lookup does not change anything in your enrollment — it only shows you the current status. For corrections or changes, you need separate procedures.
What is the electoral roll?
The electoral roll is the official list of Guatemalan citizens authorized to vote — like the country’s “voter census”. It is administered by TSE (Supreme Electoral Tribunal) in coordination with RENAP (which issues DPIs).
The roll is updated continuously with new registrations (youth turning 18 + getting DPI), removals (deaths, disqualifications), corrections and address changes. But it closes ~3 months before each election — past that date, what is enrolled is what goes to election day. No last-minute changes.
Your inclusion on the roll depends on:
- Having a valid DPI
- Being 18 years old
- Being in full civil rights (not disqualified by final judicial sentence)
- Not being in active service of the Army or PNC
Lookup requirements
You only need:
- CUI — the 13 numbers on the front of your DPI (Unique Identification Code)
- Internet connection + any browser (computer or phone)
You do not need an account, password, email or any other data. The lookup is completely open and free.
Step by step — online lookup
Step 1: Access the portal
Go to consultaempadronamiento.tse.org.gt from any internet-connected device.
Step 2: Enter your CUI
- You will see a large field asking for your CUI (also called “DPI number”)
- Take your physical DPI and read the 13 numbers on the front (the big ones, not the small ones)
- Enter them without spaces or dashes (example: 1234567890123)
- Click “Consultar” or “Buscar”
Step 3: Interpret the result
The system returns one of three possible results:
Case A — You are correctly registered
It shows you:
- Full name (verify it matches your DPI)
- Registration department
- Municipality
- Voting center (specific school / venue)
- Assigned polling station (number)
- Order number on the roll
Write down all this information — you will need it on election day. Especially the address of the voting center.
Case B — You do not appear registered
The system says something like “no records found” or “citizen not enrolled”. This can happen if:
- Your DPI is from before 2016 (when RENAP-TSE synchronization was automated)
- There was an error in data crossing
- You changed your name/surname and it was not updated
Solution: go to the closest TSE delegation with a valid DPI and request manual enrollment to the roll. See: TSE Voter Registration.
Case C — Wrong data on the roll
You appear registered but with wrong data (name misspelled, station in wrong location). Go to the TSE delegation for correction — free, 8-15 business days.
Step 4: If you moved — address change
If the lookup shows you registered at a location where you no longer live and you want to vote at your new location, you need a separate electoral address change procedure. Do it UP TO 3 MONTHS before the election. See: TSE Electoral Address Change.
Step 5: Confirm 2-3 weeks before election
Run the lookup again 2-3 weeks before election day. TSE may have reassigned your station due to center reorganization (especially if registered voters in your municipality grew a lot). Better to confirm than to arrive at the wrong place.
Cost and time
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Online lookup | Free (Q0) — instant |
| In-person lookup at TSE delegation | Free (Q0) — same day |
| Online lookup from abroad | Free (Q0) — works from any country |
| Phone lookup at TSE | Free (Q0) — line 1580 |
TSE NEVER charges for the roll lookup. Any person or website that charges you for this service is a scam. Report at 1580.
Common mistakes
- Confusing CUI with NIT — CUI is the 13 DPI digits, NIT is your SAT tax ID. For this lookup you use CUI, not NIT.
- Entering CUI with spaces or dashes — must be without spaces, without dashes, without anything extra. Just 13 consecutive digits.
- Not confirming 2-3 weeks before — the station may have changed. Always verify close to election day.
- Assuming having a DPI is enough — yes, voter registration is automatic with DPI since 2016, but VERIFY. Rare cases where the cross-check failed exist.
National electoral roll data (reference)
| Figure | Approximate |
|---|---|
| 2023 electoral roll (closed) | ~9.4 million citizens |
| 2023 voting centers | ~3,500 nationwide |
| 2023 polling stations | ~25,000 |
| 2023 migrant roll (USA) | ~80,000 enrolled |
| Average annual roll growth | ~3-4% (new young voters) |
| 2027 roll projection | ~10.2 million |
Related procedures
- TSE Hub — all Supreme Electoral Tribunal procedures
- TSE Voter Registration — if the lookup says you are not enrolled
- Migrant Vote from the USA — for diaspora in USA
- Electoral Address Change — if you moved
- Polling Station Fiscal — electoral volunteering
- Get a DPI — the CUI comes from your DPI
- CUI / NIT Lookup — differentiate your IDs
- Guatemala Passport — complementary document
- RENAP Hub — DPI issuer
- Guatemalan Consulates — for diaspora in the USA
- MINEX Apostille — document authentication
Official links
- TSE — Voter Registration Lookup
- TSE — Institutional Portal
- TSE — Citizens Registry
- TSE — Migrant Vote
- TSE information line: 1580 (free)
- Email: unidaddeinformacion@tse.org.gt
May 2026 note: the voter registration lookup is one of TSE’s critical services that operates normally. Some other TSE web services are temporarily suspended due to the institutional response to the 2023 cyber attack, but this lookup has not been affected and works 24/7 for all citizens inside and outside the country.