Voter ID at polling stations

To vote at the polling station voters are required to show an accepted form of photographic ID before being issued with a ballot paper.

The most common forms of photo ID are passports, photo driving licences, bus passes and Student PASS cards.   

Anyone who does not have an acceptable form of photo ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate. For more information about Voter Authority Certificates and acceptable forms of photo ID, please visit the Electoral Commission website - Voter ID information page

Voter Authority Certificate application deadline - 5pm Wednesday 26 June 2024

Photo ID is required to be shown when voting at the polling station and your proxy will need to bring their own photo ID to the polling station when voting on your behalf (unless they apply to vote by post on your behalf).