Voting
Postal voting ('absent voting')
- Postal voting ('absent voting') is now available on request, for all elections.
- You do not need to give any reason for wanting a postal vote.
- You can apply to vote for a particular election, a set period of time or for all future elections.
- You can also vote if you are abroad on election day.
- But you must be registered to vote first.
- Postal vote form
(PDF: 46KB)
The Absent Voting (Transitional Provisions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006
The Electoral Administration Act 2006 now requires your date of birth and a signature in the relevant boxes on the application form.
Your details will be stored securely and each time you vote your signature and date of birth will be checked against these identifiers.
If you are unable to provide a signature, please contact the Electoral Registration Office (ERO) using the contact details opposite. You may be granted an exemption from providing a signature.
Forthcoming elections: Greater London Assembly (GLA), Mayor of London elections and the Hale Ward by election - 1 May 2008
