Justification for absence in the 2026 elections: deadlines, documents and procedures

Those who were unable to vote this Sunday (4), in the first round of the 2026 elections, still have time to regularize the situation. The Electoral Court allows absence to be justified after voting, as long as the voter submits the request within the established deadline and proves the reason for absence.

Those who did not present their justification on the day of voting have up to 60 days after each round to make the request.

December 3, 2026: to justify absence in the first round, held on October 4;

January 8, 2027: to justify absence in the second round, scheduled for October 25, if any.

The justification after the election must be accompanied by documents proving the reason for the absence. The material is analyzed by the judicial authority responsible for the electoral zone of the title.

If the request is accepted, the justification is recorded in the electoral history. If refused, the voter must pay the fine corresponding to the absence.

Can I justify both shifts at once?

No. Each shift is considered separately for justification purposes.

This means that anyone who does not go to the polls in both the first and second rounds will have to submit a request for each absence, respecting the corresponding deadlines and requirements.

Absence in one round also does not prevent the voter from voting in the next. Thus, those who did not vote in the first round will be able to normally go to the polls on October 25th, if there is a second round.

How to justify after the election?

Voters can choose between three paths:

e-Título: via the Electoral Court application;

internet: through Electoral Self-Service – Título Net, on the Electoral Justice portals;

in person: at any electoral office.

In the request made after the vote, it is necessary to present documents proving the reason for the absence. The analysis is carried out by the Electoral Court responsible for the title.

How many times can you miss?

There is no limit on the number of times to present justification, as long as the voter complies with the requirements of the Electoral Court. The problem occurs when there is an absence in three consecutive elections without the voter voting, justifying the absence or paying the corresponding fines.

In this situation, considering each round as an election, electoral registration may be cancelled.

And who is outside Brazil?

The procedure can be carried out via e-Título or at tables set up abroad for voting and justification. After returning to Brazil, there is also the possibility of presenting the justification to the Electoral Court within the stipulated conditions and deadlines, with documentation proving the absence.