The Electoral Office of Jamaica is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm and Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. Most offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, though selected constituency offices open on Saturdays from 8:30am – 3:00pm.
Electoral Office of Jamaica Opening Hours
The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) operates standard government working hours Monday through Friday. If you need to visit for voter registration, national ID card collection, or to check the voters list, plan your trip during the weekday window below.
The head office at 43 Duke Street, Kingston follows the schedule below, and the majority of constituency offices across the island operate on the same timetable.
| Monday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Open |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Open |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Open |
| Thursday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Open |
| Friday | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm | Early Close |
| Saturday | Selected offices: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Select Only |
| Sunday | — | Closed |
Not every EOJ constituency office opens on Saturdays. Saturday opening (8:30am–3:00pm) typically applies to specific offices during active registration drives or enumeration periods. Call your local branch or check ecj.com.jm before visiting on a Saturday.
The Electoral Office of Jamaica is closed on all Jamaican public holidays, including Independence Day, National Heroes Day, Christmas Day, and Good Friday. For a full list of closures, see our Good Friday openings guide.
Montego Bay EOJ — ID Renewal Centre Hours
The EOJ constituency renewal centre at 13-14 St. Clavers Plaza, Montego Bay operates on a slightly adjusted schedule for the ID renewal exercise:
| Monday – Thursday | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Open |
| Friday | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | Early Close |
| Saturday – Sunday | — | Closed |
EOJ Locations Island-Wide — Branch Offices & Addresses
The Electoral Office of Jamaica operates constituency offices in all 63 constituencies across the island’s 14 parishes. Below are the confirmed main office addresses for the most commonly searched locations. For the complete list of all constituency offices, visit ecj.com.jm/contact.
EOJ Kingston — Head Office & Main Branches
| Location | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| EOJ Head OfficeDuke Street, Kingston | 43 Duke Street, Kingston | 876-922-5769 |
| Kingston High BranchKing Street | 172A King Street, Kingston | 1-888-991-8683 |
| Incomparable PlazaSpanish Town Road | Incomparable Plaza, 45 Spanish Town Road, Kingston | 1-888-991-8683 |
Electoral Office of Jamaica — Montego Bay
There are two EOJ offices serving the Montego Bay and St. James area. The Electoral Office of Jamaica Fairview Montego Bay branch and the St. Clavers Plaza location are both active constituency offices.
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| EOJ Fairview Montego BaySt. James | Phase 2, #25 Fairview, Montego Bay | 876-979-8942 |
| EOJ St. Clavers PlazaMontego Bay | 13-14 St. Clavers Plaza, 4 St. Clavers Avenue, Montego Bay | 876-940-6514 |
Electoral Office of Jamaica — Portmore & St. Catherine
St. Catherine is home to several EOJ constituency offices, including two branches serving Portmore residents — the Electoral Office of Jamaica Portmore Pines and the Dubai Plaza branch.
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| EOJ Portmore Pines PlazaSt. Catherine Southern | Shop #21 Portmore Pines Plaza, Portmore | 876-740-5960 |
| EOJ Portmore Town CentreDubai Plaza | Shop 4-5 Dubai Plaza, Portmore Town Centre, Portmore | See ECJ website |
| EOJ Spanish TownSt. Catherine Central | 74 Brunswick Avenue, Spanish Town | See ECJ website |
Electoral Office of Jamaica — St. Elizabeth & Santa Cruz
The Electoral Office of Jamaica Santa Cruz serves St. Elizabeth residents. The Kingmon Plaza branch in Lacovia and the Palms Plaza in Junction also serve the broader south-western region.
You can visit any EOJ constituency office island-wide for voter registration — you are not restricted to the office in your parish. For ID card collection, however, you must collect from the specific constituency office where you are registered.
Electoral Office of Jamaica National ID Card — How to Get or Renew Yours
The Electoral Office of Jamaica national ID — officially called the Elector Registration Identification Card (Voter ID) — serves as one of Jamaica’s primary forms of government-issued photo identification. It is accepted at banks, government agencies, and institutions across the island.
“Visit any EOJ constituency office to apply for voter registration or renew your voter ID card. Registration is free of cost.”
Who Needs to Visit an EOJ Office for ID Renewal?
Not everyone needs to physically visit an office. Here’s how it breaks down:
- ✓ ID cards issued in 2015 or earlier — you must visit any EOJ constituency office in person to renew and update your information.
- ✓ ID cards issued in 2016 or later — your card is automatically renewed and will be printed without a visit. You only need to go to your constituency office to collect it.
- → New applicants — must apply in person at any EOJ constituency office and wear dark or bright-coloured clothing for the photograph.
Step-by-Step: How to Register or Renew Your Voter ID
- Visit any EOJ constituency office island-wide during opening hours. No appointment needed.
- Wear bright or dark-coloured clothing — not white or light colours — for your photo.
- Submit your application in person. An EOJ residence verification team will visit your home address to complete the process.
- Wait for processing. Your voter ID card will be ready for collection at the EOJ constituency office where you registered, approximately three weeks after the Voters’ List is published.
- Collect your card from your registered constituency office during normal opening hours.
Commonwealth citizens residing in Jamaica for at least 12 consecutive months are eligible to register. You must be 18 years or older and provide relevant documentation confirming your residency period.
EOJ Services — What the Electoral Office of Jamaica Does
The EOJ is the operational arm of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), which was established as a permanent, independent, and autonomous authority in December 2006. The EOJ itself has been running since 1943. Here is what you can do at any branch:
Voters List — When Is It Updated?
The Electoral Office of Jamaica voters list is published twice per year — on May 31 and November 30. To appear on a given list, you must submit your registration before the corresponding deadline (typically March 31 for the May list and September 30 for the November list). Only persons on the voters list are eligible to vote in elections.
If your name is already on the voters list, do not re-apply. Instead, request a renewal if your voter ID card has expired, or visit your constituency office to collect your auto-renewed card if you registered in 2016 or later.
Electoral Office of Jamaica — Election Results 2024
The most recent national electoral event was the Local Government Elections held in February 2024. The final count, confirmed by the Electoral Commission of Jamaica, showed the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) winning in 7 parishes, while the People’s National Party (PNP) won in 5. Kingston and St. Andrew were tied with 20 seats each, and the PNP won the Mayor of the Municipal of Portmore.
For official, verified election results and press releases, always use the ECJ’s official website at ecj.com.jm or follow their social media account @ecjamaica. The EOJ also maintains historical results in its publications archive.
With a general election expected, the EOJ has urged all unregistered persons to complete registration before upcoming deadlines. Polls on election day open at 7:00am. Once your name is on the voters list, a national ID is not required to vote — you can answer identity verification questions at the polling station.
Electoral Office of Jamaica Contact — Phone, Email & Website
You can reach the EOJ through multiple channels. For urgent voter registration questions or to locate your nearest constituency office, the toll-free line is your fastest option.
43 Duke Street, Kingston
Available island-wide
Official Electoral Commission site
Electoral Office of Jamaica Social Media
The ECJ is active on Facebook and X (Twitter) under the handle @ecjamaica. Their Facebook page — Electoral Commission of Jamaica — has over 22,000 followers and regularly posts election date announcements, voter registration deadlines, and polling station updates.
Related Government Offices
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Frequently Asked Questions — Electoral Office of Jamaica
The Electoral Office of Jamaica opens at 8:30am Monday through Friday. Closing time is 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 4:00pm on Fridays. Most constituency offices do not open on Saturdays unless during an active registration or enumeration exercise, in which case selected offices open from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
The main headquarters is at 43 Duke Street, Kingston. There are also main branch offices at 172A King Street and Incomparable Plaza, 45 Spanish Town Road, Kingston. The head office phone number is 876-922-5769, and the toll-free line is 1-888-991-8683.
Visit any EOJ constituency office in person during opening hours. Wear dark or bright-coloured clothing for your photo. Complete your application on-site and an EOJ team will visit your home to verify your address. Once processed, your voter ID card (which serves as a national ID) will be ready for collection at your registered constituency office — approximately three weeks after the Voters’ List is published. Registration is free of cost.
There are two EOJ branches in Portmore: Shop #21, Portmore Pines Plaza (Tel: 876-740-5960) and Shop 4-5, Dubai Plaza, Portmore Town Centre. Both serve the St. Catherine Southern and surrounding constituencies. Office hours are Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm and Friday 8:30am–4:00pm.
The EOJ has two offices in Montego Bay: Phase 2, #25 Fairview, Montego Bay (Tel: 876-979-8942) and 13-14 St. Clavers Plaza, 4 St. Clavers Avenue, Montego Bay (Tel: 876-940-6514). The St. Clavers location also serves as an ID renewal centre with hours of Mon–Thu 8:30am–4:30pm and Friday 8:30am–3:30pm.
The official website is www.ecj.com.jm (Electoral Commission of Jamaica). The older EOJ domain www.eoj.com.jm also directs to the same organisation. You can also find them on Facebook and X at @ecjamaica.
You can check the voters list by visiting the ECJ’s website at ecj.com.jm and using the online elector query tool, or by visiting or calling your nearest EOJ constituency office. The voters list is published biannually on May 31 and November 30.
Yes. The EOJ recruits election day workers across the island, particularly before by-elections or general elections. Permanent and contract job vacancies are posted on the ECJ’s official website at ecj.com.jm and on their social media pages. The EOJ typically announces recruitment drives via @ecjamaica on Facebook and X.
No. The Electoral Office of Jamaica is closed on all Jamaican public holidays. This includes National Heroes Day, Labour Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday, and Easter Monday. On election day itself, constituency offices shift to election operations — not regular public services.
The EOJ Spanish Town branch for St. Catherine Central is located at 74 Brunswick Avenue, Spanish Town. It opens on Saturdays (8:30am–3:00pm) during active registration periods, in addition to regular weekday hours.
Sources
- Electoral Commission of Jamaica — ecj.com.jm — Official site, contact details, voter ID renewal, and services
- ECJ Contact Page — Toll-free number 1-888-991-VOTE (8683) and constituency office directory
- ECJ Address Page — Confirmed head office and branch locations
- FindYello Jamaica — Branch addresses for Portmore Pines, Fairview Montego Bay, Duke Street Kingston
- Waze — EOJ 43 Duke Street — Opening hours verified: Mon–Thu 8:30am–5:00pm, Fri 8:30am–4:00pm
- Jamaica Information Service — Voter registration eligibility and EOJ process
- ECJ Voter ID Card Renewal Page — ID renewal process, who must visit in person
- @ecjamaica on X (Twitter) — 2024 local government election results, election day hours
- Electoral Commission of Jamaica Facebook — Social media updates and announcements
- ECJ ID Renewal Centre Listing (PDF) — Montego Bay hours Mon–Thu 8:30am–4:30pm, Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
