Voter ID Guides
The Electoral Commission has prepared a number of Voter ID Guides, which include everything you need to know about photo ID for the May 2023 English local elections.
The booklet explains:
- How to register to vote
- Which forms of ID will be accepted
- How to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate
- What to expect at the polling station
- Other ways to vote
Download your copy below:
Voter ID - Your Guide (PDF) [1MB]
We know that some groups are more likely to experience barriers with this change and may need support to access photo ID. The Electoral Commission have also produced the below guides to support these groups:
- Voter ID - Your Guide - Information for anonymous voters (PDF) [1MB]
- Voter ID - Your Guide - Information for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities (PDF) [1MB]
- Voter ID - Your Guide - Information for older people (PDF) [1MB]
- Voter ID - Your Guide - Information for people experiencing homelessness (PDF) [2MB]
- Voter ID - Your Guide - Information for trans and non-binary people (PDF) [1MB]
- Voter ID - Your Guide - Easy Read (PDF) [1MB]
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