Voter Authority Certificate: easy read guide
An easy read guide to applying for a Voter Authority Certificate. This is a step by step guide on how to complete the application.
- From:
- Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
- Published
- 6 March 2023
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Documents
Voter Authority Certificate: easy read guide
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Details
This guide will help you to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.
You can use a Voter Authority Certificate to vote in person in some UK elections and referendums. You cannot use it as proof of identification for any other reason.
Part of Vote in UK elections
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Step 1: Check if you can vote
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Step 2: Register to vote
You need to register to vote in elections and referendums. You need to register again if you have changed your name, address or nationality.
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Step 3: Decide if you want to vote in person, by post, or by proxy
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Step 4: Get ready to vote in person
Contact your local electoral registration office to find your polling station or to find out what to do if you have accessibility needs.
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or Apply for a postal vote
In England, Scotland or Wales:
You must apply no later than 5pm, 11 working days before the election.
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or Apply for a proxy vote
In England, Scotland or Wales:
You must apply by 5pm, at least 6 working days before polling day.
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or Get ready to vote as a proxy
Contact the local electoral registration office of the person you are a proxy for to find their polling station or to find out what to do if you have accessibility issues.
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Step 5: Vote in person
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or Vote by post
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or Vote as a proxy for someone else