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Register to vote to take part in elections in the UK. Includes how to get on the electoral register and how to update your address on the register.

Use this service to apply to vote by post so you can take part in certain elections in the UK. You must be registered to vote in the UK.

Contact your local council's Electoral Registration Office if you have a question about voting in UK elections or the electoral register.

Use this form to apply to vote by post. You'll need to send the completed form to your local Electoral Registration Office.

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Getting on the electoral register, what happens if you do not register to vote, registering in more than one place, how to opt out of the 'open register', registering anonymously and how to view the electoral regis…

Use this service to apply to vote by proxy in certain elections in the UK. You and your proxy must both be registered to vote in the UK.

An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.

Find out how to vote in UK elections if you move or live abroad, including eligibility, registering to vote and renewing your registration.

Find out more about elections and referendums in the UK, including the general election, check who can vote in each election and how voting works.

Call costs for 0800, 0808, 0845, 0870, 03 and other phone numbers from UK landlines and mobiles.

Find out who your local councillor is

Find out how internet scams work and what to be aware of - misleading websites, report website fraud, suspicious communication and phishing

Identity cards have been scrapped - what to do if you still have one, biometric residence permits, identity cards for foreign nationals

If you're a British citizen living abroad, you can apply to be an overseas voter.

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Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.

You can register to vote if you don't have a fixed address.

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You can register to vote anonymously if you're concerned about your name and address appearing on the electoral register for safety reasons.

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If you aren’t able to cast your vote in person, you can have someone you trust cast your vote for you in a particular election or referendum.

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Use this form to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate on paper. You'll need to print, fill out and send or take the form to your local Electoral Registration Office.

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If you're a British citizen living overseas, then you can apply to vote by proxy.

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