Register to vote

Join the electoral register to vote in elections and referendums.

Even if you have already set up your Council Tax account at your new home, you are not automatically registered to vote. You will need to register to vote separately.

Similarly, if you have registered to vote at your new address because you have moved home, you must also tell the Council Tax team about your move if you have not already done so. Your voting registration details are not shared with the Council Tax department.

If you are moving home, please make sure to update your council tax information using our online form

Am I registered to vote?

Not sure if you're already registered? Use our online form to check.

Am I registered?

How to register to vote

You can register to vote online via the gov.uk website which takes around 5 minutes.

Register now

Make sure you have:

• your National Insurance number
• your passport if you are a British citizen living abroad

 You can also use service to:

• update your name, address or other details on the electoral register
• change your voting preferences e.g. to vote in person or by post
• change whether you're on the open register

Can I vote?

The Electoral Commission website contains advice and guidance about what people in the following groups need to know to make sure they are able to have their say at elections:

• British citizens living overseas
• People serving in the armed forces
• People without a fixed address
• Students