The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.
Which forms of ID can I use to vote?
You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following:
Passport
Driving licence (including provisional license)
Blue badge
Certain concessionary travel cards
Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
Biometric Immigration document
Defence identity card
Certain national identity cards
Ask of Local councils
Local councils have been asked to help promote this across the local community and join the national campaign to raise awareness of this change by promoting it in local newsletters, websites and notice boards. There are a range of resources to help on the Electoral Commission website.
For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted please click on the link below or call the helpline on 0800 328 0280.