How to vote
Voting in person
You vote in person at a polling station (usually in a public building, such as a school or local hall).
Your poll card
You’ll be sent a poll card just before an election or referendum telling you when to vote and at which polling station.
You can only vote at the polling station location on your card. You do not have to take your poll card with you.
If you have not received a poll card but think you should, contact your local Electoral Registration Office.
You can still vote if you’ve lost your card.
When you can vote
Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on the day of an election (‘polling day’).
When you get to the polling station
Give your name and address to the staff inside the polling station when you arrive.
You’ll need to show your photo ID to confirm your identity in some elections and referendums.
You’ll be given a ballot paper containing a list of the people, parties or options you can vote for.
Filling in your ballot paper
Follow the instructions on the notices in the polling booth and on the top of the ballot paper to vote.
Voting if you have a disability
If you have a disability, your local Electoral Registration Office can tell you about:
- physical access, for example wheelchair ramps and disabled parking spaces
- low-level polling booths
- any specific equipment you need
Every polling station must provide at least one large print display version of the ballot paper.