Proxy votes
What does proxy mean?
You can appoint someone to vote on your behalf. If you nevertheless attend the polling station, you will be able to vote unless your proxy has already voted on your behalf or has applied to vote by post.
Proxy and postal proxy voting ('absent voting')
- It ('absent voting') is now available on request, for all elections.
- You do not need to give any reason for wanting a proxy or postal proxy 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.
- Proxy voting 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 these application forms. 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 in the menu on the left.You may be granted an exemption from providing a signature.
