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Voter ID

Voters in England now need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.

This applies to:

  • UK parliamentary elections, including general elections, by-elections and recall petitions
  • Local elections and by-elections
  • Police and Crime Commissioner elections

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Voter ID

Voters in Scotland now need to show photo ID to vote at polling places in some elections.

This applies to UK parliamentary elections, including general elections, by-elections and recall petitions.

Voters in Scotland will not need to show photo ID at Scottish Parliament elections or at council elections.

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Voter ID

Voters in Wales now need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.

This applies to:

  • UK parliamentary elections, including general elections,  by-elections and recall petitions
  • Police and Crime Commissioner elections

Voters in Wales will not need to show photo ID to vote at a polling station at Senedd elections or local council elections.

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Voter ID

Overseas voters now need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations.

This applies to UK parliamentary elections, including general elections,  by-elections and recall petitions.

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Ways to vote

Voting in person

Voting in person on polling day? Learn more about what to expect when you go to the polling station.

Apply to vote by post

Can't get to the polling station on polling day? Apply to vote by post by downloading and completing the application form.

Apply to vote by proxy

Can't get to the polling station on polling day? Ask a trusted person to vote on your behalf and apply for a proxy vote.

How to vote by post

If you've already applied to vote by post, find out about the process and what you need to do when your postal ballot pack arrives.

How to vote by proxy

If you've already applied to vote by proxy, find out about the process and what your proxy will need to do on polling day.

How to vote anonymously

Find out what your voting options are if you are registered to vote anonymously.

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