Guidance
Apply to renew your registration to vote from abroad: easy read guide
An easy read guide to renewing your overseas elector registration to vote. This is a step by step guide to completing the online application and other ways of renewing.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Your electoral registration office will invite you to renew your registration. You may receive the invite by post or email.
This guide helps you use the online renewal service. It also explains other ways to renew your registration.
Renewing your registration means you can continue to vote in:
- UK general elections
- some UK-wide referendums
Different rules apply in Northern Ireland. Find out more from the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland.
Updates to this page
Published 14 May 2026