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Proxy voting application forms

If you are unable to vote in person you can get someone to vote for you, and tell them who to vote for. This is called a proxy vote.

Published 1 March 2017
Last updated 25 April 2018 — see all updates

• From: Cabinet Office

Before you apply

You can ask anyone to act as your proxy, as long as they are registered to vote and it’s for a type of election they’re allowed to vote in.

You can be a proxy for 2 people at the same election, or more if the extra people are close relatives.

How to apply for a proxy vote

There are different forms, depending on why you can’t get to the polling station. Make sure you complete the right one.

Where to send your form

Send the completed form to your local Electoral Registration Office.

Paper forms

1. Apply to vote by proxy at a particular election or referendum
   • 30 May 2018
   • Form
2. Apply to vote by proxy due to attendance on an educational course
   • 30 May 2018
   • Form
3. Apply to vote by proxy if you're living overseas
   • 30 May 2018
   • Form
4. Apply to vote by proxy if you're a Crown servant or British Council employee
   • 30 May 2018
   • Form
5. Apply to vote by proxy due to employment
   • 30 May 2018
   • Form
6. Apply to vote by proxy due to a disability
   • 30 May 2018
   • Form
7. Apply to vote by proxy if you're in the armed forces
   • 30 May 2018
   • Form

Published 1 March 2017
Last updated 25 April 2018 + show all updates

1. 25 April 2018 Information added to explain that it's now too late to apply by poxy for the 3 May elections.
2. 1 March 2017 First published.