top of page

In the Press

Media Center

Voter ID requirement

From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in elections.

This will apply to:

  • Local elections

  • Police and Crime Commissioner elections

  • UK parliamentary by-elections

  • Recall petitions

From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections.

​

Voting and bringing ID

Register to vote

​

https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote


All you need to register to vote is 5 minutes and your National Insurance number. The deadline to register to vote in the elections in England on 4 May 2023 is 11:59pm on Monday 17 April

hand-putting-vote-in-ballot-box.jpg

PHOTO I.D. NEEDED AT POLLING STATION

25th January 2023

Voting by post

If you know that you won’t be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post.

You can apply for postal vote because you’re away on holiday or because your work schedule means you can't get to polling station. You can also choose to vote by post simply because it would be more convenient for you.

You will be a sent a postal vote ballot pack before the election.
Find out more about how to vote by post. 
https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-post

​

The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections on 4 May 2023 is 5pm on Tuesday 18 April.

You must also be registered to vote by 11:59pm on Monday 17 April

News: News
bottom of page