Postal voting

The law allows anyone included in a register of electors to apply for a postal vote without the need to give any reason. If you would simply prefer to vote by post instead of going to a polling station you can apply.

• Postal votes can be sent anywhere, either inside or outside the united kingdom. If the address is outside the UK it will take time to reach you and for you to return it in order for your vote to be counted.
• If you move house you should tell the Electoral Registration Officer immediately, or you may lose your postal vote.
• Please remember that there is always a last day to receive postal vote applications in time for a particular election. This is usually 6 working days before the election day.
• You are strongly advised to complete and send in your application early. Don't wait until the election date is known.

Postal vote application form (15 KB)

The postal vote application form is available in other languages and can be downloaded from the Electoral Commission website (external link).

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