Running electoral registration - Scotland

What if an applicant does not have a date of birth or cannot submit one?

What if an applicant does not have a date of birth or cannot submit one? 

On both the digital and paper application forms, applicants who do not or cannot submit a DoB are asked to explain why they are not providing it. You should be satisfied with the reason given for non-provision of a DoB.

Applications without a DoB must also be accompanied by a statement that the applicant is:1

  • under the age of 16
  • aged 16 or 17
  • aged 18 or over
Last updated: 27 May 2021