You are in the Apply to become an observer section Home … Voting and elections … Observing elections and referendums … Apply to become an observer … Application: Individual electoral observer We're showing you content for: England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Overseas Individual electoral observer application form Electoral observation is a voluntary role that helps to ensure that elections are carried out in a way which is transparent, accessible, impartial and secure. For information on paid roles at polling day, please contact your local council. Individual electoral observer application form Apply to be an individual electoral observer (new) Are you over the age of 16? Yes No You can't apply to be an electoral observer if you're under 16. Your details Your name First name Last name Your email address Your contact number Home address: House number or name Home address: Street name Home address: Town or city Home address: Postcode Home Address: Country If you live in the UK, please specify whether you live in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland Accreditation details Is this a new accreditation application? Yes, this is a new accreditation No, this is a renewal Your accreditation will be valid for three years. Do you want to be accredited for a shorter period? Yes No Select the date you want your accreditation to be valid until. How do you want to receive your observer badge? By post to your home address By post to a different address Alternative address: House number or name Alternative address: Street name Alternative address: Town or city Alternative address: Postcode Alternative Address: Country Declaration Confirm that you have: Provided information that is true and correct Read and agree to the Code of Practice Click here to read the Code of Practice Not been convicted of an electoral offence in the last five years Read, understood and agree to our Privacy Policy Click here to read our Privacy Policy Leave this field blank Was this article helpful? Yes the article was helpful No the article was not helpful