Apply to register to vote

Apply to join the electoral register so you can vote in local and national elections.

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 2024Friday 1 November 2024
Friday 8 November 2024Monday 2 December 2024
Wednesday 11 December 2024     Thursday 2 January 2025
Friday 10 January 2025Monday 3 February 2025
Friday 7 February 2025  Monday 3 March 2025
Monday 10 March 2025Tuesday 1 April 2025
Wednesday 9 April 2025Thursday 1 May 2025
Friday 9 May 2025Monday 2 June 2025
Monday 9 June 2025Tuesday 1 July 2025
Thursday 10 July 2025Friday 1 August 2025
Friday 8 August 2025Monday 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.