If you are homeless or do not have a fixed address, you can still register to vote. You will need to provide an address of somewhere you spend a substantial part of your time, for example a hostel, outreach centre or a friend’s place.

Why should you register to vote:

You need to register to vote so that you can have your say in the local elections, general elections and referendums. Registering could improve your credit ratings. You may be fined if you are asked to register to vote but fail to do so without a valid reason, for example a long stay in hospital, or you have severe learning difficulties.

Register to vote:

You can register to vote if you are a resident in England (usually live) and aged 16 or over (but you will not be able to vote until you are 18). For more information about registering to vote and to register to vote online. Alternatively, you can register to vote using paper format, download paper form.

Photo ID:

You will need to show photo ID at your polling station to make a vote. If do not have accepted photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document, called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’. You will need a recent digital photo of yourself. For more information and to apply, visit gov.uk/how-to-vote/photo-id-youll-need.

Register to vote as soon as possible:

Register by 11:59pm on 18 June 2024 to vote in the General Election on 4 July 2024.