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Voter Identification

Voters in England need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.

This applies to:

  • Local elections and by-elections
  • Police and Crime Commissioner elections
  • UK parliamentary by-elections
  • Recall petitions

From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections.

If you don't have accepted photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document, which is known as a Voter Authority Certificate.

Deadline for Thursday 2 May elections: 5pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024