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Register to vote. To register to vote online, you need just five minutes and your National Insurance number. If you can’t register online, you can download a paper form. You don’t need to register to vote before every election. You only need to register to vote again if: you’ve moved house recently; you’ve changed your name for any reason
- Overview
- Who can register
- Register online
- What you need to know
- Update your registration
- Register using a paper form
- If you live abroad
- Get help registering
You can use this service to:
This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg)
You must be aged 16 or over (or 14 or over in Scotland and Wales).
You must also be one of the following:
•a British citizen
•an Irish or EU citizen living in the UK
•a Commonwealth citizen who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, or who does not need permission
•a citizen of another country living in Scotland or Wales who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, or who does not need permission
You’ll be asked for your National Insurance number (but you can still register if you do not have one).
After you’ve registered, your name and address will appear on the electoral register.
If you live in the UK you can also use this service to:
•change your name, address or nationality
•get on or off the open register
To do this, you need to register again with your new details (even if you’re already registered to vote).
You can register using a paper form in England, Wales and Scotland.
You’ll need to print, fill out and send the form to your local Electoral Registration Office.
You can use this service to register to vote if you’re a British citizen.
You may need your passport details.
To renew your registration or update your name, address or nationality, contact the Electoral Registration Office that confirmed you are registered as an overseas voter.
If you previously lived in Northern Ireland and want to vote there, use the Northern Ireland overseas elector registration form.
You can get help registering from your local Electoral Registration Office.
There’s an easy read guide about registering to vote.
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