Running electoral registration - England

Contents of the postal vote re-application notification

The notification must:1  

  • inform the postal voter of the date that their entitlement to vote by post is to end
  • contain information about how to make a fresh application to vote by post 

You should also include information to explain the following:

  • the types of polls at which the person would no longer be able to vote by post in if they do not re-apply 
  • that their current arrangement ending does not prevent the elector from re-applying for a postal vote at a later date 
  • how the required signature and date of birth are used to assist in deterring misuse of the entitlement to vote by post
  • the circumstances in which the signature requirement may be waived 
Last updated: 28 May 2025