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Register to vote (paper forms)

You'll be able to register to vote if you're a British, Irish or European Union citizen, or a Commonwealth citizen who has leave to enter or remain in the UK, or who does not require such leave.

Published 29 April 2015
Last updated 6 November 2018 — see all updates

• From: Cabinet Office

Other ways to register

You can register to vote online.

Alternatively, you can contact your local Electoral Registration Office and ask them to post a form to you. You’ll then need to return the completed form to your local Electoral Registration Office.

Registering in Northern Ireland

You’ll need to use different forms if you live in Northern Ireland.

Paper forms

1. Register to vote if you're living in the UK
   • 6 November 2018
   • Form
2. Register to vote if you're living abroad
   • 29 May 2018
   • Form
3. Register to vote as a Crown Servant or British Council employee
   • 29 May 2018
   • Form
4. Register to vote if you haven't got a fixed or permanent address
   • 29 May 2018
   • Form
5. Register to vote anonymously
   • 29 May 2018
   • Form
6. Register to vote if you're in the armed forces
   • 29 May 2018
   • Form

Published 29 April 2015
Last updated 6 November 2018 + show all updates

1. 6 November 2018 Updated summary.
2. 18 April 2018 Callout added to explain that you can no longer register to vote for the May 3rd elections.
3. 29 April 2015 First published.