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Are you ready to vote?

The laws around voting have changed

If you are over 18 and live in England you are able to vote if you have received a poll card. If you have not received poll card but think you should have then contact your local Electoral Registration Office.

 

Voting in person: you will now need to show valid photo ID when voting at a polling station.

Voting by post: you will have to apply for a postal vote via the government website or via post.

Voting by proxy: under special circumstances you may be able to vote via proxy (somebody else voting on your behalf) for more information check the government website.

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Valid forms of photo ID

The valid forms of photo ID can be found here

As of 5/05/24 the current valid forms of photo ID are as follows:

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  • a UK or Northern Ireland photocard driving licence (full or provisional)

  • a driving licence issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the Isle of Man or any of the Channel Islands

  • a UK passport

  • a passport issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or a Commonwealth country

  • a PASS card (National Proof of Age Standards Scheme)

  • a Blue Badge

  • a biometric residence permit (BRP)

  • a Defence Identity Card (MOD form 90)

  • a national identity card issued by the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein

  • a Northern Ireland Electoral Identity Card

  • a Voter Authority Certificate

  • an Anonymous Elector’s Document

You can also use one of the following travel passes as photo ID when you vote:

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