Democracy

Services

  • Register to vote to take part in elections in the UK. Includes how to get on the electoral register and how to update your address on the register.

  • Use this service to apply to vote by post so you can take part in certain elections in the UK. You must be registered to vote in the UK.

  • Contact your local council's Electoral Registration Office if you have a question about voting in UK elections or the electoral register.

  • Use this form to apply to vote by post. You'll need to send the completed form to your local Electoral Registration Office.

  • Use this service to apply to vote by proxy in certain elections in the UK. You and your proxy must both be registered to vote in the UK.

Guidance and regulation

Research and statistics

Policy papers and consultations

Transparency and freedom of information releases