Voting

Find out how voting works in the UK. Check if you can vote, register to vote, find out how to vote in person, by post or by proxy and what identification is now required to vote.

You need to register to vote in elections and referendums. You need to register again if you have changed your name, address or nationality.

Voting in Person

It's simple to vote in person, which is when you go to a polling station and vote on election day.

Voting by Post

You can vote by post, which is when you send your vote to us in the post so that it arrives by the close of polls on election day. Find out more here

Voting by proxy when someone else votes on your behalf

Under certain circumstances you can apply for a proxy vote which allows you to nominate someone else to attend the polling station and cast your vote.

Voting as an Overseas Elector

Information on registering as an overseas elector / overseas voter

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