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Make Sure You Have A Vote

The electoral register is the list of everyone who is entitled to vote. We update it every year using the details from the registration form you receive each autumn from your local Council.

But now we are introducing rolling registration which means we update the electoral register every month.

So if you've moved since October or have been missed off the register, you can get your new details put on to the local register much quicker.

If you are not currently registered you can still register and we can update your details.

Your questions answered

I filled in the registration form I received from my local council last year. Do I still need to fill in this form?

You do not need to fill in this form as long as your details are still the same. If your details have changed and you want to re-register, you need to fill in this form.

How do I know if I'm registered on the electoral register?

Contact the Electoral Registration Office at your local council to find out if you are registered.

Do I have to let you know if I move?

No, it is completely up to you. If you don't let us know you have moved, you will still have a vote at your old address. Only the regular October update is compulsory.

Can I put my whole family on the form?

No, you need a separate form for every person 18 years old and over (and every person just under 18). Each of them will have to sign their own form.

I've already let my local council know I've moved and am paying Council Tax at my new address. Can they update the electoral register for me?

No, the only way you can update your electoral records is by filling in the electoral registration form.You can get one from the Electoral Registration Office.

What if I change my name?

If your name has changed, you are welcome to use this form to update the electoral register.

How long does it take my new details to get on the electoral register?

We update the list at the beginning of most months, and your details will take between two and six weeks to be updated, depending on when you register them.

Who can Register?

You must be:

• Over 16 (you cannot vote until your 18th birthday)
• A British or Commonwealth citizen; or
• A citizen of the Irish Republic or of another EU member state.

Citizens of EU member states other than the UK or the Irish Republic are only eligible to vote in local government elections. If you are not a British or Irish Republic citizen, you must fill in a separate form to vote in European Parliamentary elections.

When will you add my name?

From the 1st April 2001 we will add your name to the register within six weeks of your application.

Unable to vote in person?

New arrangements from 16 February 2001 allow anyone to apply for a postal vote at any election. Read more about postal voting.

Or you can apply for someone else to vote for you if, for example, you are blind or disabled, or if you will be away from home during an election. Please contact your Electoral Registration Office for details.

You can get more information about rolling registration, provided by the Home Office.