How long it takes
Once you've applied to register to vote, your details need to be checked and verified.
If your details cannot be verified, we may contact you to ask for more evidence of your identity.
When we've confirmed your application to register to vote is valid, you'll be added to the electoral register in line with the dates in the table below.
We'll send you a confirmation letter once we've added your details to the electoral register.
2024/25 registration deadlines
If you applied to register to vote by: | You’ll be added to the register on: |
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Friday 1 November 2024 |
Friday 8 November 2024 | Monday 2 December 2024 |
Wednesday 11 December 2024 | Thursday 2 January 2025 |
Friday 10 January 2025 | Monday 3 February 2025 |
Friday 7 February 2025 | Monday 3 March 2025 |
Monday 10 March 2025 | Tuesday 1 April 2025 |
Wednesday 9 April 2025 | Thursday 1 May 2025 |
Friday 9 May 2025 | Monday 2 June 2025 |
Monday 9 June 2025 | Tuesday 1 July 2025 |
Thursday 10 July 2025 | Friday 1 August 2025 |
Friday 8 August 2025 | Monday 1 September 2025 |
When there's an election
If you submitted a valid application to register to vote up to 12 working days before polling day, you'll be able to vote at that election.
Registration dates are set in law. Information cannot be published early.