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
•         Biometric Immigration document
•         Defence identity card
•         Certain national identity cards

For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.

Guides
Voter ID Guide (English)
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Pobierz przewodnik dla wyborców (Polish)
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