Register to Vote in the United Kingdom

Document Checklist

Declared nationality Required: YesNotes: Determines which elections you can vote in. British, Irish, qualifying Commonwealth, retained-EU and bilateral-treaty citizens are eligible at reserved elections.
Current UK address Required: YesNotes: Determines which Electoral Registration Officer processes your application. Overseas voters use the postcode of their last UK address.
National Insurance number Required: Asked for; not mandatoryNotes: Used to verify identity against Department for Work and Pensions records. You can still register if you do not have one; the Electoral Registration Officer will then contact you for alternative documents (birth certificate, bank statement, utility bill).