Registering to vote
Resources
There are lots of resources for voters available on our sister-site About my vote.
Here you will find information about elections in your area, democratic institutions and guidance about registering to vote and how to vote, alongside some FAQs.
Am I registered to vote?
To find out if you are registered, you will need to contact your Electoral Registration Officer (ERO). You can find the contact details for your ERO by entering your postcode in the 'Your local area' box on About My Vote.
Electoral roll
We don't keep copies of the electoral roll (also known as the electoral register).
We often receive enquiries about the electoral roll (or electoral register as it is sometimes known). The electoral roll is held at your local electoral registration office (or council office in England and Wales). The Northern Ireland electoral register is held by the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland.
You can find contact details for your local office by entering your postcode on our About my vote website.
Information for disabled voters
All voters have a right to vote independently and in secret. Local authorities in Great Britain now have to take proactive steps to ensure that polling stations don't disadvantage disabled people. Similar arrangements apply in Northern Ireland, but they are the responsibility of the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland.
You can find out more about accessibility for voters in the accessibility section on our About my vote website.
Get involved in democracy - visit our Do Politics site
Our Do Politics Centre is filled with resources for anyone who wants to know more about democracy and anyone who wants to teach others.
There is a tool kit with lots of free downloads, case studies and ideas for engaging different audience.
Who we are and what we do
We are an independent body set up by the UK Parliament. Our aim is integrity and public confidence in the democratic process. We regulate party and election finance and set standards for running elections; reporting on how well this is done.
Other information you might be interested in on this site
Election results
On 5 May 2011 devolved elections were held to the National Assembly for Wales, Northern Ireland Assembly and Scottish Parliament. There were also local elections in some parts of England and in Northern Ireland.
View the results of the devolved elections
Please note, we do not provide results for local elections ourselves, but you can view the results from the 2011 local elections in England on the BBC's website. You can find results from the local elections in Northern Ireland from EONI's website.
UK-wide referendum results
On 5 May 2011 there was also a UK-wide referendum on the voting system used to elect MPs to the House of Commons.
