Voting

06 Mar 2023 15:15

Useful links related to voting in the local elections on 4 May 2023.

Voter Authorisation Certificate

  1. Electoral Commission's list of documents that can be used as ID:
    https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id

  2. Applying online for a Voter Authorisation Certificate (deadline 25 April):
    https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate

  3. Get a form to apply for a Voter Authorisation Certificate:
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-voter-authority-certificate-by-post-if-youre-living-in-the-uk

  4. Call South Hams District Council to get the form, or need help filling it in, on 01803 861434 (you will need your NI number).

Postal Vote

  1. About applying for a postal vote (deadline 18 April):
    https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/how-vote-post

  2. Download the form to register for a postal vote:
    https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-06/Postal%20vote%20application%20form.pdf