Contact your electoral registration office

Contact your electoral registration office if you have a question about:

  • registering to vote
  • checking if you鈥檝e already registered to vote
  • opting in or out of the 鈥榦pen register鈥� - the version of the electoral register that鈥檚 available to anyone who wants to buy a copy

You can no longer register to vote in the local elections in England on 1 May 2025. You can still register for future elections.

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If you live in Northern Ireland

Check if you鈥檙e already registered to vote using the for Northern Ireland.

to opt in or out of the 鈥榚dited register鈥� - the version of the electoral register that鈥檚 available to anyone who wants to buy a copy in Northern Ireland.

Part of Vote in UK elections

  1. Step 1 Check if you can vote

    1. Check which elections you can vote in

  2. Step 2 Register to vote

    You鈥檒l need to be registered to vote to take part in elections and referendums. You鈥檒l need to register again if you change your name, address or nationality.

    1. Register to vote - apply online
    1. Register to vote - apply by post

  3. Step 3 Decide if you want to vote in person, by post, or by proxy

    1. Find out the different ways you can vote

  4. Step 4 Get ready to vote in person

    1. Check what ID you need to vote

    If you do not have photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.

    1. Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate

    Contact your electoral registration office to find your polling station or to find out what to do if you have accessibility needs.

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  5. or Apply for a postal vote

    In England, Scotland or Wales:

    1. Find out more about voting by post

  6. or Apply for a proxy vote

    In England, Scotland or Wales:

    1. Find out more about voting by proxy - including when you must apply by

  7. or Get ready to vote as a proxy

    1. Check what ID you need to vote

    Contact the electoral registration office of the person you are a proxy for to find their polling station or to find out what to do if you have accessibility issues.

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  8. Step 5 Vote in person

    1. Vote in person

  9. or Vote by post

    1. Vote by post

  10. or Vote as a proxy for someone else

    1. Vote as a proxy for someone else