Notices

Voter ID

From 4 May 2023 you’ll need to show photo ID when voting in person in some UK elections or referendums.

You’ll need it to vote in:

  • UK Parliament by-elections
  • local elections in England (including councils, mayors, the Greater London Authority and parishes)
  • recall of MP petitions in England, Scotland and Wales
  • Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales
  • neighbourhood planning referendums and Business Improvement District referendums in England
  • local authority referendums in England (including Council Tax increase referendums)

The most common accepted documents are a passport or driving licence. In addition a range of travel passes are accepted for the over 60’s;  the equivalent for younger people are NOT deemed acceptable.

You can check if you have the right ID here:  https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/photo-id-youll-need