Eligible residents and ratepayers are being urged to enrol to vote for the upcoming Hindmarsh Shire Council elections before it's too late.

Enrolment closes at 4.00 pm this Friday 26th August.

Australian citizens living within Hindmarsh Shire who have recently turned 18 years old or changed their address can complete an enrolment form online at www.vec.vic.gov.au or pick one up at any Australia Post or Australian Electoral Commission office. Paper enrolment forms must be received by the Victorian Electoral Commission by 4.00 pm on Friday 26 August.

Anyone on the State electoral roll for their current address and non-resident property owners are automatically enrolled for the elections.

There are also additional enrolment categories for occupiers, company nominees and non-Australian citizens who pay rates for an address in Hindmarsh Shire. People in these categories can apply directly to council to enrol, by calling (03) 5391 4444.

Further information on enrolment is available by calling 1300 805 478 or at www.vec.vic.gov.au, where voters can also sign up to the free Vic Election Alerts service to be sent important election reminders by SMS and email.