- TSE Portal — institutional, electoral law, political parties, results
- Electoral Roll Lookup — verify your registration + assigned polling station (free)
- Migrant Vote — additional registration for Guatemalans in the USA (free)
- Citizens Registry — voter registration, address changes, corrections
The TSE (Tribunal Supremo Electoral / Supreme Electoral Tribunal) is the Guatemalan state body responsible for organizing, supervising and overseeing everything related to elections, political parties and citizen voting. It is autonomous, independent and not subordinate to any of the three branches of government — its autonomy is enshrined in Decree 1-85, the Electoral and Political Parties Law (LEPP), one of Guatemala’s few constitutional laws.
Quick rule: Do you have a valid DPI and are you 18+? → You are almost certainly already registered (it is automatic). Verify at consultaempadronamiento.tse.org.gt before every election. Do you live in the USA? → Additionally enroll at migrante.tse.org.gt to vote from the consulate in 2027.
TSE Sub-portals
| Portal | What it is for |
|---|---|
| tse.org.gt | Institutional site — news, laws, political parties, results |
| consultaempadronamiento.tse.org.gt | Verify if you are registered and your polling station (free, immediate) |
| migrante.tse.org.gt | Migrant Vote portal — registration and lookup for Guatemalans abroad |
| registrociudadanos.tse.org.gt | Citizens Registry — voter registration, changes, corrections |
| informacionelectoral.tse.org.gt | Electoral Information — calendar, closed roll, polling stations |
| fiscalizacion.tse.org.gt | Oversight — party financing, campaign spending, sanctions |
| SIDI | Integrated Data System — internal electoral database |
| Inspector General and Electoral Audit | Internal TSE oversight |
Notice (May 2026): some TSE web services are temporarily suspended as part of the response to the 2023 cyber attack. Critical services (electoral roll lookup and migrant vote) operate normally. For complementary procedures, visit the closest TSE delegation or call 1580.
Most-searched TSE procedures
| Procedure | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Voter Registration — Sign up to Vote | Free | Automatic with DPI / immediate in person |
| Migrant Vote from the USA | Free | Prior registration + vote at consulate |
| Electoral Roll Lookup | Free | Immediate (online) |
| Electoral Address Change | Free | 30-60 days before election |
| Polling Station Fiscal — Electoral Volunteer | Free | 1-2 days training + election day |
Diaspora — Guatemalans voting from the USA
There are an estimated 3 million Guatemalans living in the United States according to IOM and Embassy of Guatemala estimates — the largest diaspora, concentrated in Los Angeles, Houston, New York, Maryland, Florida and the DC area. Since 2019 this community has been able to vote in Guatemalan presidential elections thanks to the electoral reform of TSE Agreement 304-2018.
How the migrant vote works
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Have a valid DPI | If expired, renew first at the closest consulate (mobile RENAP) |
| 2. Be registered in GT | Verify at consultaempadronamiento.tse.org.gt — if you have a DPI, almost certainly yes |
| 3. Enroll in the migrant roll | At migrante.tse.org.gt before the cutoff (~6 months before election) |
| 4. Vote at the consulate on election day | In person at one of the 22 enabled consulates — president/vice president only |
Migrant vote numbers
- 2019 (first election with migrant vote): ~3,500 votes cast in 4 US cities (Los Angeles, Houston, New York, Silver Spring MD)
- 2023: active migrant roll of ~80,000 + ~30,000 effective votes at 22 consulates
- 2027 (projection): TSE seeks to enable more consulates and expand registration
Dual USA + Guatemala citizenship — yes, you can vote in both countries
If you have US citizenship (naturalized or by birth) and maintain your Guatemalan nationality, you can vote in elections in both countries. Guatemalan citizenship is not lost by acquiring another (Constitution Art. 144). Only requirement: you need a valid Guatemalan DPI and active TSE registration to vote in Guatemalan elections.
Guatemalan consulates with migrant vote in the USA
| State | City / Consulate |
|---|---|
| California | Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Fresno, San Francisco |
| Texas | Houston, Dallas, McAllen |
| Florida | Miami |
| New York | New York, Long Island |
| New Jersey | Newark, Trenton |
| Maryland / DC | Silver Spring, Embassy in Washington DC |
| Massachusetts / Rhode Island | Providence (covers RI/MA), Lynn |
| Illinois | Chicago |
| Georgia | Atlanta |
| North Carolina | Raleigh |
| Nevada | Las Vegas |
| Arizona | Phoenix |
| Other | Denver, Seattle |
Note: the exact list of consulates with vote enabled varies by election — TSE publishes the official list 6-9 months in advance. Verify at migrante.tse.org.gt before the cutoff.
See full directory: Guatemalan Consulates in the USA.
Before registering or voting — citizen checklist
| Have ready | Why |
|---|---|
| Valid DPI | Mandatory ID — if expired, renew first at RENAP or consulate |
| CUI memorized or written down | The 13 digits of your DPI = your CUI = your key to all TSE services |
| Proof of current address | If you are doing an electoral address change |
| Active email and cell | TSE notifications + verification codes |
| Know your registered department and municipality | Saves time at delegations |
| Verified electoral calendar | Roll closing dates are STRICT — past the deadline, you cannot vote in that election |
Electoral and Political Parties Law (LEPP) — what it says
Decree 1-85 (Electoral and Political Parties Law) is the constitutional law that governs all electoral matters in Guatemala. Some key points:
| Article / Topic | What it establishes |
|---|---|
| Vote as right and duty | Art. 12 — universal, secret, single, personal and non-transferable |
| Voting age | 18 years completed by election day (with DPI) |
| Who CANNOT vote | Citizens on active service in the Army and PNC (while in service) |
| Voter registration | Mandatory + automatic for citizens with DPI |
| Electoral period | From official call until certification of elections |
| Migrant vote | TSE Agreement 304-2018 — president/vice president only, at enabled consulates |
| Party financing | Caps, oversight, prohibition of foreign sources |
| Calendar | General every 4 years (president, congress, municipal) |
2027 Electoral Calendar (projected)
| Milestone | Approximate date |
|---|---|
| Official TSE call | January-February 2027 |
| Candidate registration begins | January-March 2027 |
| Electoral roll closes | March 2027 (~3 months prior) |
| USA migrant vote roll closes | December 2026 - January 2027 (~6 months prior) |
| Electoral campaign | March-June 2027 |
| First round — General Elections | June 2027 (3rd Sunday, traditionally) |
| Presidential runoff (if applicable) | August 2027 |
| New government inauguration | January 14, 2028 |
These dates are projections based on the historical electoral cycle (1985-2023). TSE publishes the official calendar at the time of the call.
TSE contact
| Channel | Detail |
|---|---|
| Central phone | 2236-5000 |
| Information line | 1580 (free) |
| unidaddeinformacion@tse.org.gt | |
| Hours | Monday to Friday 8:00 - 16:30 |
| Headquarters address | 6a Avenida 0-32 Zona 2, Historic Center — Palacio Yurrita, Guatemala City |
| Departmental delegations | 22 departmental capitals + municipal sub-delegations |
| Migrant vote (USA) | migrante.tse.org.gt — via consulates |
| Twitter / X | @TSEGuatemala |
| @TSEGuatemala |
More Guatemalan state resources
- RENAP Guatemala — DPI (without DPI you cannot vote)
- MINEX Guatemala — Consulates — venues enabled for migrant vote
- MINGOB Guatemala — Ministry of Government, electoral security
- OJ Guatemala — Judiciary (resolves final electoral challenges)
- Guatemala Procedures — full directory of state procedures