You will need ID to vote at the upcoming General Election.
A General Election will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024 to choose local Members of Parliament and form a UK Government.
To vote at a polling station, you will need photo ID with you. A wide range of photo ID will be accepted, including passports, driving licences, bus passes and cards with a PASS Mark.
If you don’t have what’s needed, you can apply for a free voter ID document known as a Voter Authority Certificate.
Visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID, call 0800 328 0280, or scan the QR code to find out more, including:
- The full list of accepted forms of photo ID
- How to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (if you need one)
- How to register to vote and how to apply for a postal vote
These changes apply to all elections going forward.
Deadline to register to vote – Tuesday 18 June, midnight
Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if you have no other acceptable photo ID - Wednesday 26 June, 5pm
Deadline to apply for a postal vote - Wednesday 19 June, 5pm