Check for your photo ID ahead of May’s local and county elections

You need photo ID to vote at a polling station

You will need to show an accepted form of photographic identification at this year’s local and county elections taking place on Thursday 7 May. 

The requirement to show photo ID at the polling station is a condition, introduced under the UK Government’s Elections Act.  

Make sure you are ready to vote by checking now for an accepted form of ID and bring it with you to the polling station in May. 

No ID – No problem – if you don’t have any forms ID that is accepted you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.

The deadline to apply for voter ID for the elections on 7 May is 5pm on Tuesday 28 April.

Find out more about Voter ID.