Emergency proxy vote

In certain circumstances, where you have an emergency that means you can't vote in person, you can apply for an emergency proxy.

This must be something that you weren't aware of before the normal proxy vote deadline, usually 5pm, 6 working days before the election. Emergency proxy applications can be made up to 5pm on polling day.

By law, there are certain circumstances where you may be able to apply for an emergency proxy. They include: 

• You have a medical emergency (PDF)
• You are away for work (PDF)
• Your photo ID is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged (PDF) after the deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate has passed and you want to vote in an election which requires photo ID. This form can also be used if your Anonymous Elector's Document is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged.

If you need to apply for an emergency proxy or to find out more information, contact the electoral services team at your local council.

In certain circumstances, where you have an emergency that means you can't vote in person, you can apply for an emergency proxy.

This must be something that you weren't aware of before the normal proxy vote deadline, usually 5pm, 6 working days before the election. Emergency proxy applications can be made up to 5pm on polling day.

Circumstances where you may be able to apply for an emergency proxy include:

• You have a medical emergency (PDF)
• You are away for work (PDF)
• Your photo ID is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged (PDF) after the deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate has passed and you want to vote in an election which requires photo ID. This form can also be used if your Anonymous Elector's Document is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged. 

If you need to apply for an emergency proxy or to find out more information, contact the electoral services team at your local council.

In certain circumstances, where you have an emergency that means you can't vote in person, you can apply for an emergency proxy.

This must be something that you weren't aware of before the normal proxy vote deadline, usually 5pm, 6 working days before the election. Emergency proxy applications can be made up to 5pm on polling day.

Circumstances where you may be able to apply for an emergency proxy include:

• You have a medical emergency (PDF)
• You are away for work (PDF)
• Your photo ID is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged (PDF) after the deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate has passed. This form can also be used if your Anonymous Elector's Document is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged (UK Parliament elections or recall petitions only).
• You need to change your existing proxy (PDF). If you have an existing proxy vote arrangement for Scottish council elections and your proxy is no longer able to vote on your behalf after the proxy deadline, you can change your proxy (Scottish council elections only).

If you need to apply for an emergency proxy or to find out more information, contact your local electoral registration office.

In certain circumstances, where you have an emergency that means you can't vote in person, you can apply for an emergency proxy.

This must be something that you weren't aware of before the normal proxy vote deadline, usually 5pm, 6 working days before the election. Emergency proxy applications can be made up to 5pm on polling day.

Circumstances where you may be able to apply for an emergency proxy include:

• You have a medical emergency

  Emergency disability proxy vote application form for England (PDF)

  Emergency disability proxy vote application form for Scotland (PDF)

  Emergency disability proxy vote application form for Wales (PDF)

• You are away for work 

  Emergency employment proxy vote application form for England (PDF)

  Emergency employment proxy vote application form for Scotland (PDF)

  Emergency employment proxy vote application form for Wales (PDF)

• Your photo ID is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged (PDF) after the deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate has passed and you want to vote in an election which requires photo ID. This form can also be used if your Anonymous Elector's Document is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged.

If you need to apply for an emergency proxy or to find out more information, contact the electoral services team at your local council.

In Northern Ireland, you need your Digital Registration Number to apply for a proxy vote. If you've forgotten your Digital Registration Number you can request it online using the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland's Am I Registered service.