Anyone who is registered to vote can apply for a postal vote, and Bolton says you don’t need to give a reason. The quickest way is to apply online, or you can use a paper application form.
| How to apply | Details |
|---|---|
| Online | Apply online for a postal vote at GOV.UK: apply online |
| Paper form | Return Bolton’s paper voting application form |
| Before you apply | Make sure you’re registered to vote first |
If you’re applying for a specific election, Bolton publishes a deadline for that contest. For example, for the local elections on 7 May 2026, the deadline to apply for a postal vote was 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026.