Commentaries: Art. 61 161.1

The person eligible to vote must write their surname and first names by hand and legibly on the signature list and add their handwritten signature.¹ 1bis. Persons eligible to vote who are unable to write may have their name entered on a signature list by a person eligible to vote of their choice. This person shall add their signature to the name of the person who is unable to write and preserves secrecy as to the content of the instructions they have received.²
The person eligible to vote must provide any further details that are required to establish their identity, such as their date of birth and address.³
They may only sign the same request for a referendum once.

Amended by No I of the FA of 26 Sept. 2014 (National Council elections), in force since 1 Nov. 2015 (AS 2015 543;BBl 2013 9217). ↩
Inserted by No I of the FA of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753;BBl 1993 III 445). ↩
Amended by No I of the FA of 26 Sept. 2014 (National Council elections), in force since 1 Nov. 2015 (AS 2015 543;BBl 2013 9217). ↩

Art. 61 161.1