To register to vote in Southend, you'll need to provide specific documents to verify your identity. Here's a summary of the required documents:
| Type of Document | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Primary Identification Documents | - Current Passport <br> - Biometric Residence Document (UK issued only) <br> - Valid EEA Identity Card <br> - Photo card driving license (UK/Isle of Man/Channel Islands) <br> - Northern Ireland Electoral ID Card |
| Trusted Government Documents | - Current or old-style paper driving license (UK only) <br> - Birth certificate (UK and Crown Dependencies) <br> - Marriage/Civil Partnership certificate <br> - Adoption certificate <br> - Firearms License <br> - Police Bail Sheet |
| Financial and Social History Documents | - Mortgage statement (issued in the last 12 months) <br> - Bank/building society statement (issued in the last 3 months) <br> - Credit card statement (issued in the last 3 months) <br> - Council Tax statement <br> - Utility bill (not mobile phone, issued in the last 3 months) <br> - P45 or P60 statement (issued in the last 12 months) |
You need to provide one document from the primary identification list, one document from the Trusted Government documents list, and two additional documents from either the Trusted Government or financial/social history lists. If you have any questions, you can contact Southend's Electoral Services at 01702 215010 or visit their website for more information: Register to vote.