Overview

You need to be registered to vote before you can vote in UK elections or referendums.

You need to show photo ID when voting in person in some elections and referendums in England, Scotland and Wales.

Check which elections you need photo ID for and which types of ID you can use before you go to vote.

There are different rules if you vote in Northern Ireland.

This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Your eligibility to vote

Your eligibility to vote will depend on:

  • your age
  • your nationality
  • where you live
  • whether you’re registered to vote

Different elections and referendums in the UK have different rules about who can vote. This means that not everyone can vote in every situation.

Find out more about different elections and check your eligibility to vote.

Ways of voting

Once registered, you can:

You cannot vote online in any elections.