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Elections Act changes

There are changes to voting by proxy. These include how many people a voter can act as a proxy for. Find out more

The changes apply to UK Parliamentary elections, including by-elections and recall petitions and local elections, and local and Assembly elections in Northern Ireland. 

If you have previously applied for a proxy vote, this will expire on 31 January 2024 and you will need to apply for a new one.  

Elections Act changes

There are changes to voting by proxy. You can apply online for some types of proxy vote and there are changes to how many people a voter can act as a proxy for.

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

The changes to the number of people you can act as a proxy for also applies at elections in Northern Ireland.

Find out more

Elections Act changes

There are changes to voting by proxy. You can apply online for some types of proxy vote and there are changes to how many people a voter can act as a proxy for.

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 proxy. You can apply online for some types of proxy vote and there are changes to how many people a voter can act as a proxy for.

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. 

Find out more

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 application form

Help with the application 

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 application form

Help with the application

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.

Postal proxy vote

If your trusted person can’t get to the polling station, they can apply to vote on your behalf by post. This is called a postal proxy vote.

The deadline to apply for a postal proxy vote is 5pm, 11 working days before the poll.

They will need to contact the electoral services team at your local council for more details and to request a further application form.

Postal proxy vote

If your trusted person can’t get to the polling place, they can apply to vote on your behalf by post. This is called a postal proxy vote.

The deadline to apply for a postal proxy vote is 5pm, 11 working days before the poll.

They will need to contact your local electoral registration office for more details and to request a further application form.

Postal proxy vote

If your trusted person can't get to the polling station, they can apply to vote for you by post. This is called a postal proxy vote.

They will need to contact the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland for more details.

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