Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’)
WEBApply for photo ID to vote (Voter Authority Certificate) in some elections and referendums in Great Britain if you do not have an accepted form of ID.
Voter ID - Electoral Commission
WEBFind out more about accepted forms of photo ID, how to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, and what to expect on polling day. Don’t have ID? Apply for free voter ID now
Using the GOV.UK ID Check app
WEBOct 26, 2023 · How to use the GOV.UK ID Check app to prove your identity, including how to download the app and how to scan your face and your photo ID.
Applying for a Voter Authority Certificate - Electoral Commission
WEBApply online. Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate on gov.uk. Apply now. Apply by post. Apply by filling out a paper application form and sending this to your electoral registration office. If you are unable to print the form, you can contact your local electoral registration office for a form.
Vote in UK elections - GOV.UK
WEBVote in UK elections and referendums, register to vote, check what ID you need, and apply to vote by post or by proxy.
Voter Authority Certificate - Wikipedia
WEBThe Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) [1] is a type of voter identification that can be obtained by an eligible United Kingdom voter if they do not possess alternative forms of photo identification (for example, a passport, a full or provisional driving licence, or other eligible forms of ID).
Free voter ID applications open | Electoral Commission
WEBJan 16, 2023 · Applications open today for a new form of free ID that can be used at elections. Ahead of a new voter ID requirement, the UK Government has opened the online portal for the ID, known as the Voter Authority Certificate, and local authorities will begin processing applications.
What photo ID will you need to vote in the UK general election? - BBC
WEBJul 4, 2024 · Since May 2023, voters have had to show a valid form of photo ID at polling stations to vote in person at most elections. The rules apply to: UK general elections. all local elections in...
Voter ID that you can use in UK elections – and how to get it
WEBNov 22, 2022 · The government has legislated for a free voter ID certificate for those without any of the listed forms of ID. Apply via GOV.UK and your local councils will post you a certificate – Apply on GOV.UK.
How to vote: Photo ID you'll need - GOV.UK
WEBYou’ll need to show photo ID when voting in person in some UK elections or referendums. You’ll need it to vote in: UK parliamentary elections, including general elections and by-elections