Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Police and Crime Commissioner elections

You must also formally consent to your nomination in writing.1   

The content of the consent to nomination form is fixed by law and you must return the entire form in order for your nomination to be valid. 

On the form you will be asked to state that you are qualified and not disqualified from standing. You must also state your date of birth.

You are not allowed to sign the consent form earlier than thirty-one calendar days before the last day for submitting your nomination papers. 

Your signature must be witnessed, and the witness must sign the form and give their full name and address. 

There are no restrictions on who can be a witness to the consent to nomination.