Government, Politics & Public Administration

Application Form to Vote by Post

• The law now allows anyone included in a Register of Electors to apply for a postal vote without the need to give any reason or to have the application form countersigned.
• If you would prefer to vote by post instead of going to a polling station you can use the form above.
• Postal votes can be sent anywhere, either inside or outside the United Kingdom (if, for example, you are going on holiday). Remember, though, that if the address is outside the UK it will take time to reach you and for you to return it in order for your vote to be counted.
• If you move house you must tell the Electoral Registration Officer immediately, or you may lose your postal vote.
• Please remember that there is always a last day to receive postal vote applications in time for a particular election.
• You are strongly advised to complete and send in your application early.

Application Form to Vote by Proxy

• Please note that this form needs to be printed out double-sided. If you are not able to print double-sided, please contact the Electoral Services Unit.
• If you are unable to attend a Polling Station either because you have a physical incapacity or because of your occupation or employment or are on holiday, you may appoint another person to vote on your behalf. This is known as a proxy vote. If you wish to apply for a proxy vote you can use the form above.

• Your proxy may wish to vote by post if they are unable to attend the Polling Station to vote in person. If you wish to apply for a postal proxy, please contact the Electoral Services Unit.