How to register and alternative ways to vote including postal, proxy, and emergency proxy votes
If you are not on the Electoral Register, you must register by the election registration deadline in order to vote in that particular election. If you miss the deadline you cannot vote so we strongly recommend you register as early as possible.
It takes less than five minutes to register online.
If you are not sure if you are registered, please contact us on 01303 853497.
Find your polling station here. You do not need your poll card to vote, simply give the poll clerk your name and address to find you on the Register. They will then give you your ballot paper to cast your vote.
We strongly recommend that you apply as early as possible to ensure your postal or proxy application is received before a deadline date.
Voting by post is great if you are away for the election. You need to apply early, if you miss the application deadline you will not be able to vote by post.
Click here for application forms to vote by post
You will be transferred to the Your Vote Matters website with the most up to date application forms.
Someone can vote for you, this is called a proxy vote.
Click here for application forms to vote by proxy
You will be transferred to the Your Vote Matters website with the most up to date application forms.
Applications to permanently vote by proxy can be made at anytime throughout the year.
You can only apply for a permanent proxy vote if any of the following restricts you from attending a polling station:
You will need your permanent proxy vote application signed by someone confirming your reasons for wanting a proxy vote. The application form will tell you who needs to sign it.
Click here for application forms to vote by proxy
You will be transferred to the Your Vote Matters website with the most up to date application forms.
Applications to vote by emergency proxy can only be made from 5pm six working days before an election/referendum until 5pm on polling day.
You can only apply for an emergency proxy vote if either of the following restrict you from attending a polling station:
The emergency proxy vote application must be supported by a qualifying person (a doctor or your boss), confirming your reasons for wanting an emergency proxy vote. The application form will tell you who needs to sign and support it.
Click here for application forms to vote by proxy
You will be transferred to the Your Vote Matters website with the most up to date application forms.
You can download our Privacy Notice from the downloads section on the right to read how your information is processed in Electoral Services.