Reapplying for a postal vote

All postal voters who applied before 31 October 2023 are required to reapply for their postal vote by 31 January 2026. If a new application is not received by this date, the Electoral Registration Officer is required by law to cancel the postal vote. Electors will have to vote at their allocated polling station until a new postal vote application is received or a proxy is appointed.

We have sent an initial email to all electors we hold an email address for, which has been sent from the Governments Secure NOTIFY system.

All other postal voters affected, who we don't have an email for, will receive a letter which will contain information on what to do next.

The quickest and easiest way to reapply for a postal vote is online,

As part of your application, you will be required to provide your:

• Date of birth
• National Insurance Number
• Upload a photo or scanned copy of your handwritten signature in black ink on plain white paper.

The Elections Act 2022 introduced the following changes for voters who applied for a postal vote after 31 October 2023:

• Electors can now apply online
• Electors must prove suitable identity as part of the application process. Your identity will be verified against records held by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). If this identity check fails, you must provide evidence of your identity.
• Postal vote applications are now valid for a maximum period of three years and a new application must be made at the end of that time.  

To vote in a polling station all electors are also required to bring in an accepted form of photo ID on the day.