Guidance for Returning Officers administering a Scottish Parliament election

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Return of certificates to the Clerk of the Scottish Parliament

For each contest, a copy of the relevant certificate should be sent to the Clerk of the Scottish Parliament as soon as possible.

The Clerk of the Scottish Parliament has requested that you send a digital copy of the completed signed certificates, either as a scanned image or a PDF to [email protected] as soon as possible after the declaration of results.

The Clerk will accept scanned copies of the signed returns certificates on behalf of the Clerk/Chief Executive’s Office.

Constituency election

After the declaration of the constituency election result, you must complete the prescribed certificate of election. The certificate must state:1

  • the full name of the successful candidate
  • in the case of a successful party candidate, the name of the party
  • the address of the successful candidate

Regional election

If you are also the RRO, after the declaration of the regional result, you must complete the prescribed certificate of election. The certificate must state:2

  • the full name of each successful candidate
  • in the case of successful party list candidates, the name of the party
  • the address of each successful candidate
Diweddarwyd ddiwethaf: 18 Tachwedd 2025