Running electoral registration - England

Replacement of Anonymous Elector’s Documents where the elector number is changed

The elector number of an anonymous elector may be updated when an electoral register is republished, such as following the conclusion of the annual canvass or because of boundary changes. 

When the elector number of an anonymous elector who has been issued with an Anonymous Elector’s Document changes, you must notify them that:1  

  • their electoral number has changed
  • the Anonymous Elector’s Document previously issued is no longer valid
  • the ERO will issue a new Anonymous Elector’s Document
  • if they consider it necessary to collect the replacement document in person instead of it being delivered by post, they need to notify the ERO of the reason why

Where the applicant gave an indication that they require a Braille, easy read or large print explanation of the Anonymous Elector’s Document, the ERO should also arrange for a Braille, easy read or large print explanation of the issued document to be delivered or made available for collection with the replacement document.  Easy read and large print designs will be made available online and a hard copy stock of Braille will be supplied to each ERO via the centrally procured supplier appointed by DLUHC. If you need to reorder more stock, you will need to contact them directly. 

Last updated: 17 November 2022