Moved home? Coming up to 18? Just not on the Register?

Register to Vote - The New Way...

You can only vote in elections if your name is on the Register of Electors.

Previously we have updated the register every autumn - now for the first time, following a change in the law, you can add your name to the Register throughout the year

• Why should I add my name to the list?
• What do I do?
• What will you do?

Why should I add my name to the list?

You can only vote in elections if your name is on the Register of Electors.  You may experience difficulty obtaining credit if your name is not on the Register.

What do I do?

All you need do is complete the voter registration form 348.36 KB . You need to sign your own form - someone else cannot do it for you.

When you send us your completed, signed form we will add you to our list of new applications. Any elector can then object to your name being added to the register. If this happens we will write to you.

What will you do?

If your application is not objected to, we will change your details within 2 to 6 weeks of receiving your form. We will write to tell you when your application is allowed.

There is no monthly update during September, October or November during the annual canvass period when all households have to register. A new Register is published on 1st December.

We will also tell the Electoral Registration Officer for your old address that you have moved, so that your name can be removed from that register.  People who live at two homes (including students) are allowed to register at both.  If you do not want to be removed from your other address please explain why on your form.

There are special rules about names being added to the voters list during an election period. Because of these you may not be able to vote at that election if you are added during this time.

Contact Information
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