It's time to update details for council elections

Voters have until Monday, August 5 to renew their details. The electoral role cannot be updated after 6pm on August 5.

Acting NSW Electoral Commissioner Matt Phillips said voters need to attend a polling place within their Local Government Area (LGA) or within their ward on election day.

"If you've moved recently or aren't enrolled to vote where you currently live, update your details now so you can vote at a polling place near you on 14 September," he said.

"You cannot vote outside your Local Government Area at local council elections, so it's important your details on the electoral roll are correct."

Mr Phillips said NSW had the highest enrolment rate in the country and everyone had to play a role in keeping the electoral roll accurate.

He said it was compulsory for anyone aged 18 and over to vote.

"All you need to enrol is a driver's licence or similar identification document or you can have someone who is already enrolled confirm your identity," he said.

"NSW can be proud of its 99 per cent enrolment rate but if your details change, you must update them on the electoral roll.

"I encourage anyone who has moved recently to put updating your electoral roll details on the top of your to-do list."

Click here to find out how to update your details.