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Imprints guidance

Under the law, some campaign material must contain details to show who is responsible for the material. This provides transparency for voters.

If you produce material that relates to an electoral event, or to a party, candidate or elected office-holder, you may need to include an imprint.

Imprints can be required on digital material and printed material.

There are different imprint requirements for non-party campaigners at Scottish Parliamentary elections and council elections in Scotland.

ReaderPrinted material Digital material
CandidatesPrint imprints for candidatesUK statutory guidance on digital imprints
Political partiesPrint imprints for political parties

Non-party campaigners at:

  • UK Parliamentary elections
  • Any election in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
Print imprints for NPCs at UKPGEs and elections in England, Wales or Northern Ireland

Non-party campaigners at:

  • Scottish Parliamentary elections
  • Council elections in Scotland
Imprints for non-party campaigners at Scottish Parliamentary elections or council elections in Scotland

Report a missing imprint