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At long last we can apply for a postal vote online as part of a number of changes to how postal and proxy voting works. Key changes are:
- Voters can now apply online to vote by post and for some types of proxy vote
- Voters need to prove their identity when applying to vote by post and by proxy
- There are limits to how many people someone can act as a proxy for
- Voters need to reapply for a postal vote every three years
The changes apply to UK Parliament elections in England, Scotland and Wales, including by-elections and recall petitions, local elections in England and Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales.
The limit to how many people a voter can act as a proxy for will also apply at local and Assembly elections in Northern Ireland.
Apply online
To apply for a postal vote online you will need:
- to already be registered as a voter on the electoral register
- the address where you are registered to vote
- your National Insurance number or other identity documents, for example, a passport to hand
You’ll also need to upload a photo of your handwritten signature in black ink on plain white paper. You could do that with the camera on your computer or laptop or phone.
Other ways to apply
If you cannot apply online, download and fill in a postal vote application form. Send it to your local Electoral Registration Office.
Contact your local Electoral Registration Office who can post you a paper form.
If you cannot sign a printed form, contact your local Electoral Registration Office.