For both the Mayor of London election and the election of London-wide Assembly Members you can accept nominations on any working day from the date and hours stated on the relevant notice of election.
For both the Mayor of London election and the election of London-wide Assembly Members the close of nominations is 4pm on the 24th working day before poll. This deadline cannot be moved or extended for any reason.1
Delivery is determined as being when the nomination papers are delivered, by hand where this is required, at the place specified in the notice of election.2
For party candidates or in the case of a party list, those wishing to use a description and/or an emblem, you must also receive a certificate of authorisation and an emblem request form as applicable during the time specified for the delivery of nomination papers.
No appointment is required to deliver nomination papers but you could offer and encourage appointments as a way to manage the potential volume of nominations that you will receive during the period for nominations.
It is the responsibility of the candidate or in the case of a party list, the Nominating Officer (or the person authorised to act on their behalf) to ensure that their nomination papers are delivered in the correct manner and by the required deadline. If a completed set of nomination papers and the deposit have not been delivered by that time, the nomination has not been made which means that you cannot rule the nomination valid or invalid.3