Postal vote re-application process 2025
What has changed?
Postal votes no longer last indefinitely, they now last up to 3 years.
Why am I being contacted?
As a result of changes made under the Elections Act 2022, we must notify electors whose postal votes are due to expire on 31 January each year.
This summer we shall send a formal letter or email asking those electors to reapply for their postal vote if they still wish to vote this way.
If contacted and you do not reapply, your postal vote will end on 31 January 2026.
Reapply now
To speed up this process we are contacting all postal voters from April 2025 who will be affected, encouraging them to go online now and reapply.
It is quick and easy to apply using the Government's secure website.
You will need to enter your National Insurance Number and upload a photo of your signature.
If you do not have access to the internet or cannot do this yourself online, someone you know could help you apply. Alternatively, you can contact us to provide a paper application form on request.
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