Voter Share this page: Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Print this page Your location: Change England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Overseas We’re showing you content for . Select ‘change’ to choose a different location. Register to voteGot 5? Register to vote in UK elections if you've never registered before, have moved house or have changed your name Register now Find out about elections in your areaFind contact details for the electoral services team at your local council and polling station information Search Get ready to vote Voting and COVID-19 There are elections on 6 May. Find out about the precautions that will be in place when you go to vote at your 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. Check if you can register to vote 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. Who can vote Register to vote All you need to register to vote is 5 minutes and your National Insurance number. Which elections you can vote in Learn more about which elections you can vote in. Students Learn more about registering and voting as a student with a home and term-time address. Register to vote anonymously Find out about how to register to vote anonymously for your safety. Other registration options Find out about other options for registering to vote, and what to do it you don't have a fixed or permanent address. Register as a service voter If you're a member of the Armed Forces, you can register as a service voter. Register as a Crown servant voter If you're a Crown servant or British Council employee, you can register as a Crown servant voter. How elections work Types of elections Find out more about the types of elections in the UK. May 2021 voter information booklet We have made an election guide to explain what you need to know before the election on Thursday 6 May. The electoral register Find out about the electoral register, including the different types, who holds it, and what it can be used for. Report electoral fraud Your vote is yours alone. Find out about electoral fraud and how to report it. Imprints on election campaign material Some election campaign material must state who is promoting it, and who for. Find out more about imprints. Your location: Change England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Overseas We’re showing you content for . Select ‘change’ to choose a different location. Related content Elections in your area Enter your postcode to find your electoral services team at your local council. You need to send your postal and proxy vote application forms to them. Register to vote All you need to register to vote is 5 minutes and your National Insurance number. 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.
Voting and COVID-19 There are elections on 6 May. Find out about the precautions that will be in place when you go to vote at your 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.
Elections in your area Enter your postcode to find your electoral services team at your local council. You need to send your postal and proxy vote application forms to them.
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.
