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Elections Act changes

There are changes to voting by post. You can apply online to vote by post and need to prove your identity when applying. You also need to reapply for a postal vote every three years. 

The changes apply to:

  • UK Parliament general elections, by-elections and recall petitions in England, Scotland and Wales
  • Local elections in England
  • Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales

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Elections Act changes

There are changes to voting by post. You can apply online to vote by post and need to prove your identity when applying. You also need to reapply for a postal vote every three years. 

The changes apply to UK Parliament general elections, by-elections and recall petitions.

The changes do not apply to Scottish Parliament or council elections in Scotland.

Find out more

Elections Act changes

There are changes to voting by post. You can apply online to vote by post and need to prove your identity when applying. You also need to reapply for a postal vote every three years. 

The changes apply to: 

  • UK Parliament general elections, by-elections and recall petitions in England, Scotland and Wales
  • Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales

The changes do not apply to Senedd and local council elections in Wales. 

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Digital registration number (DRN)

If you registered to vote online, you'll need to provide your Digital Registration Number (DRN) on your application for a postal vote.

If you’ve forgotten your Digital Registration Number (DRN) you can request to be notified of it by completing the Digital Registration Number (DRN) form.
 

Help with the form

Help with the form 

If you need any support with your application, are unable to print the application form or need it in an accessible format, contact the electoral services team at your local council for help.

Help with the form

Help with the form 

If you need any support with your application, are unable to print the application form or need it in an accessible format, contact your local electoral registration office for help.

Postal vote application forms from parties and campaigners

Parties and campaigners may encourage voters to vote by post by providing postal vote application forms. This could be a paper form sent through the post, or a website with information.

Parties are not breaking any rules if they encourage voters to apply to vote by post, and there is information about this in our Code of Conduct for campaigners

Find out more about postal vote application forms from parties and campaigners.

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