If you are unable to get to the polling station on election day you can vote by post. This means that you can cast your vote a few days in advance if you’re busy on election day, or vote in your home constituency while living away at university.
Your 3 step guide to getting a postal vote:
Step 1: Register
You first need to register to vote. You can do it online and it takes 5 minutes.
Step 2: Download
If you want a postal vote you need to download the form and fill it out.
Step 3: Send
Send your form to the local electoral registration office via post or email.
Your postal vote is normally sent out about a week before election day.
Remember you cannot vote twice in the same election. The exception to this rule is local elections, if you live in 2 different local authority areas (for example because you’re a student), you may be able to vote in both areas.
