From 4th May 2023, voters in England will be required to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
This will apply to:
- Local elections
- Police and Crime Commissioner elections
- UK parliamentary by-elections
- Recall petitions
From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General Elections. If you don’t have accepted photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document, which is known as a Voter Authority Certificate.
To find your more about accepted forms of photo ID, how to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, and what to expect on polling day, please click here.
