How to vote
Handing in postal votes
Changes to the law mean you need to fill in a return form if you hand deliver your postal vote to us and limit how many postal votes you can return on behalf of others
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Voting in person
Make sure that you are registered to vote by the election or referendum deadline given on our official notices, poll cards or web pages.
The deadline is usually 12 working days before polling day.
Once registered to vote, you can vote at your appointed polling station from 7am to 10pm on the day of election.
You only need to register to vote once, unless you change your address, name, or nationality. You do not need to re-register every time an election or referendum is held.
Video - Photo IDPolling station details will appear on your poll card. This will be sent out to you a few weeks before each election.
If you lose or forget your poll card you can still vote without it, but it is easier if you have it with you.
Voting anonymously
If you are registered to vote anonymously for your safety, voting in person is slightly different as your name does not appear in the Electoral Register.
If you are an anonymous voter and want to vote in person, you need to apply for an Anonymous Elector's Document ahead of polling day which you must take with you to vote, along with your poll card.
Last updated 20 April 2024