How Do I Register To Vote?

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You can register to vote online using the Government’s register to vote service. Braintree says you should register as soon as you change address or once you’re old enough.

What you need to register Details
Full name Your legal name
Address Your current address
Nationality Your nationality
Date of birth Your date of birth
National Insurance number Your NI number
Who can register Eligibility
Age 16 years of age and over
Residence Resident in the UK
Citizenship British citizen, Irish or EU citizen living in the UK, or a Commonwealth citizen with permission to enter or stay in the UK, or who does not need permission

You can also contact Braintree to check whether you’re already on the electoral register. If you’ve moved house or changed your name, Braintree says to update your details on GOV.UK.

Sources

Register to vote Student, service and overseas electors The electoral register Student, service and overseas electors

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