Electoral Registration

You only need to register once - you do not need to register separately for every election. You must register again if you've changed address, name or nationality.

Register to vote

Register to vote online through the Government's website. It will take about five minutes. You will need your National Insurance Number and date of birth.

Opt in or out of the Open Version of the Electoral Register

You can opt in or out of appearing on the open register. This is an extract of the electoral register.

Change of name

Please complete a change of name form to update your details

Why you need to be on the Electoral Register

By law, you must be on the Electoral Register if you are eligible to be on it

Common questions about being on the Electoral Register

Information about student, armed forces and overseas worker registration