Can I Register As A Service Voter Or Overseas Voter?

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Yes — Newcastle-under-Lyme lets you register as both a service voter and an overseas voter, if you meet the eligibility rules.

Type Who can register Key points Online action
Service voter Members of the armed forces, and their spouse You can register as either an ordinary elector or a service voter. Service voters can register for a five-year period, and you should keep your address updated if you move between bases or abroad. Register as a service voter
Overseas voter British citizens living abroad Since 16 January 2024, you can register no matter how long ago you left the UK or were last registered. If you are out of the UK for six months or more, you should register as an overseas voter. Overseas voters can vote in UK Parliamentary elections only. New registrations are valid for three years. Register as an overseas voter

For both, Newcastle-under-Lyme says online registration takes around five minutes. You’ll need your name, date of birth and National Insurance number; overseas voters also need their address, and service voters need their service number.