Voter photo ID

In order to be able to vote at a polling station you need voter ID. You do not need to have ID for postal voting.

ID you can use

You can use any of the following:

• passport
• full or provisional driving licence
• blue badge
• older person’s or disabled person's bus pass
• identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS card)
• biometric immigration document

You can use your ID if it is out of date, as long as the photo looks like you. There are other types of ID that you can use, you can find out more on The Electoral Commission website.

Photo ID for voting

If you do not have an accepted form of ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate for free.