Photo ID and voting in person
From 5 October 2023, the UK Government introduced the requirement to show photo identification when voting at a polling station. This applies to all types of elections and referendums within England.
Please note that you will be unable to vote if you cannot present an accepted form of photo ID to staff at the polling station.
For information on which forms of photo ID are accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.
Please also note that expired ID is valid as long as the photograph still bears a likeness to you.
If you have no form of acceptable photo ID
You can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate by visiting voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk and completing the application.
If you are registered anonymously
You must apply for an Anonymous Elector Document in order to vote at a polling station. Please contact the Electoral Services team using the contact details below for guidance on how to apply.
Contact us - Electoral services
01235 422422
(Text phone users add 18001 before dialing)
Vale of White Horse District Council
Abbey House
Abbey Close
Abingdon
OX14 3JE
