Guidance for (Acting) Returning Officers administering a UK Parliamentary election in Great Britain

Who can deliver nomination papers?

The nomination and home address form may only be delivered by:1   

  • the candidate 
  • the proposer or seconder as shown on the nomination form 
  • the candidate’s election agent, provided you have received notification of their appointment 

The notice of appointment of the election agent may be delivered at the same time as the nomination and home address form.

There is no provision for sub-agents appointed in county constituencies to be able to deliver nomination and home address forms.

There are no restrictions on who can deliver the consent to nomination, certificate of authorisation and emblem request forms.

Last updated: 25 October 2024