Get ready to vote

Make sure you are ready to vote in the local elections in England on 4th May 2023.

To vote in person you need to be registered to vote as usual.

You will also need either

  • Photo ID, or
  • a Voter Authority Certificate.

1. Acceptable Photo ID

Acceptable forms of Photo ID include passports, photocard driving licences, some concessionary travel passes, etc.

Not all forms of Photo ID are accepted, so you can’t use your gym membership or young person’s railcard.

Go to our Photo ID Requirements page for more information about the acceptable forms of Photo ID.

2. Voter Authority Certificate

The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate has now passed.

Unfortunately, if you do not have any of the acceptable forms of Photo ID you will not be able to vote in the forthcoming Local Elections.

We will publish information on how to obtain a Voter Authority Certificate for the next General Election in due course.