Voting if you move or live abroad

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Renew your registration to vote from abroad

Use this service to renew your registration to vote from abroad as an overseas voter.  You must renew every 3 years to keep voting in UK elections while living abroad. 

You’ll be able to renew your registration between 2 May and 1 November 2026.

You’ll get a reminder when it’s time to renew and you can use this service. 

Find out about voting if you move or live abroad.

If you need help

Contact your electoral registration office if you:

  • want to check when you’ll need to renew 
  • want to check if you’ve already registered
  • do not want to renew your registration because you’re returning to live in the UK permanently
  • have changed your name since you last registered or renewed