To register to vote in Medway, you can use the online registration route on GOV.UK, and you’ll need your National Insurance number. Medway says you must give your home address when you register.
| What you need to know | Medway information |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | You can register if you are 16 or older, although you cannot vote until you are 18, and you must be a British citizen, Irish citizen, eligible Commonwealth citizen, or EU citizen living in the UK. |
| What to have ready | Your National Insurance number. |
| Address to use | Your home address. If you don’t have a fixed address, Medway says you can still register using a declaration of local connection. |
| If you live overseas | British citizens living outside the UK can register online, but only if they meet the overseas eligibility rules set out by Medway. |
| If you’re in the Armed Forces | You can register as a service voter or as an ordinary voter. |
| If you’re homeless | You can register without a fixed address using a declaration of local connection. |
| If you’re not sure you’re already registered | Medway says paying Council Tax or having a library card does not mean you’re automatically registered. |
You can start here: Register to vote on GOV.UK
If you’ve moved since the register was published, Medway says you need to register again at your new address.