How Do I Apply For Postal Voting?

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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.