2024 is the election year. Are you ready?
Did you know you now require a valid form of photo Voter ID to vote? Keep reading to understand your democratic rights and get #BallotBound!
18th June
Is the voter registration deadline.
The election is coming on 4th July, why register to vote?
- Influence the future: Choose who governs you by becoming #BallotBound.
- Choose how you vote: Vote in person, by post, or by proxy for added convenience.
- Increase Your Credit Score: Credit agencies use the electoral register to identify you, so being on it bumps up your score!
- It’s easy to get #BallotBound: It takes 5 minutes. If you are busy or out of the country, there are options available to you.
- Vote in all UK elections and referendums: Local, national, and European elections matter.
Remember: You will only need to reregister if you move home or change your name.
What you need
- National Insurance number (optional)
- Current address in the UK
- To be 16 or over (14 or over in Scotland and Wales) and meet eligible citizenship requirements. Age limits can vary for devolved elections, however, you must be 18 or over to vote in a General Election.
How to vote
- You can vote in person at your local polling station, by post, or sign-up for a proxy vote.
- To vote in person or by proxy, you will now need to bring a valid form of ID with you.
Accepted forms of photo ID
Passport issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, an EEA state or a Commonwealth country (including an Irish Passport Card)
Driving licence issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or an EEA state (this includes a provisional driving licence)
A Blue Badge
Older Person’s Bus Pass funded by the UK Government
Disabled Person’s Bus Pass funded by the UK Government
Oyster 60+ Card funded by the funded by the UK Government
Freedom Pass
Scottish National Entitlement Card issued for the purpose of concessionary travel (including a 60+, disabled or under 22s bus pass)
60 and Over Welsh Concessionary Travel Card
Disabled Person’s Welsh Concessionary Travel Card
Senior SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
Registered Blind SmartPass or Blind Person’s SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
War Disablement SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
60+ SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
Half Fare SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
Identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS card)
Biometric immigration document
Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card)
National identity card issued by an EEA state
Electoral Identity Card issued in Northern Ireland
