UK Parliamentary Election

If you wish to vote at a polling place in this election, you will be required to show an accepted form of photographic ID to polling staff.

Accepted Forms of Photographic ID

You can use any of the following:

• A passport issued by the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, an EEA country, or a Commonwealth country (including an Irish Passport Card)
• A UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or EEA photocard driving licence (including provisional licences)
• A Blue Badge
• A Scottish National Entitlement Card (including 60+, disabled, or under 22s bus passes)
• An Older Person’s or Disabled Person’s Bus Pass funded by the UK Government
• A PASS-accredited proof of age card (e.g. a Young Scot card)
• A biometric immigration document
• Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card)
• Ministry of Defence Form 100 (HM Armed Forces Veteran Card)
• A national identity card issued by an EEA country
• A Voter Authority Certificate
• An Anonymous Elector’s Document

You may still use your ID if it has expired, provided it still resembles you. The name on your ID should match the name used to register to vote.

For a full list of accepted IDs, visit the Electoral Commission website.

Showing Your Face at the Polling Place

You will need to remove any face covering so polling staff can confirm your identity. If preferred, you may:

• Use a private area or privacy screen
• Request a mirror to help replace your face covering
• Ask for assistance from a staff member of the same gender (where possible)

If You Do Not Have Accepted ID

If you do not have an accepted form of ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate from the Electoral Registration Office (ERO). This requires a photograph, similar to a passport application. If needed, the ERO can assist with taking this photo.

Using Expired ID

Expired photographic ID is acceptable as long as it is still a good likeness of you.

Voting by Proxy

If you have appointed a proxy to vote on your behalf, they will also need to present their own accepted photographic ID at the polling station.