How to Apply
Application at counter (applicants are required to obtain a number tag in advance. For the methods to obtain the tag number, please refer to “Methods to Obtain Tag Number and Appointment” of the website of the Identification Services Bureau.)
Target Applicants
Main target is the long term association which aims at contributing to the exercise of civil and political rights and participates in political activities. The objectives and the activities of a political association involve “participating in election; introducing suggestion, opinion, and outline in regard to governance and management; participating in the activities of governing authorities and municipal organizations; criticizing the activities of public administration; and promoting civil and political education and awareness.
Application Formalities and Required Documents
The association founder should lodge the application at DSI and provide the following documents:
a. “Certificate of Adoptable Name of Association and Foundation”;
b. A declaration with signatures of not less than 200 citizens who have registered as an elector (the signatures have to be notarized at the Public Notary Office. In accordance with laws, such notarization is free of charge.);
c. Draft constitution and name of association. If any, the contracted name and the logo of the association can also be provided.
Service Location and Office Hours
Identification Services Bureau
- Headquarter
Address: Avenida da Praia Grande, nº804, Edificio “China Plaza”, 1º andar, Macau
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays) - Macao Government Services Centre
Address: Rua Nova da Areia Preta n.º 52, Macau
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays) - Macao Government Services Centre in Islands
Address: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.º andar, Taipa
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays)