Postal vote re-applications 2025 - 2026

If your postal vote is due to expire in January 2026, we have contacted you to advise that you need to submit a new application.

Renewing your postal vote

The Elections Act 2022 introduced new rules for postal votes. From 31 October 2023:

• All postal vote applications must contain your name, address, date of birth, National Insurance number and signature
• When you apply to vote by post your identity is checked against information held by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). If this check fails, you will be asked to provide additional evidence of your identity.
• Postal votes are now valid for a maximum of three years
• If you were granted a permanent postal vote on or before 30 January 2024, your postal vote will expire on 31 January 2026. To continue voting by post you will need to make a new application.

We have contacted all affected residents and provided an application form along with instructions on how to re-apply.

Residents who have not submitted a successful new application application by December will also receive a reminder letter.