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The deadline to register to vote in the general election is 20 April 2015.





Use this service to:

• register to vote


• update your name, address or other details on the electoral register

You need to be on the electoral register to vote in elections and referendums.

Registering takes around 5 minutes.

You’ll need your National Insurance number (if you have one).



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Before you start



You can also register by post.



The online service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).



You can’t register to vote if you’re in the UK illegally.

Public servants posted overseas



There are separate registration services for public servants who are likely to be posted overseas:

• Crown servants (eg diplomatic service, overseas civil service)


• British Council employees


• armed forces

You can still register as a non-service voter if you’re in the armed forces and have a permanent home address in the UK.

Northern Ireland



This service is for England, Wales and Scotland only.

You’ll need to register using a different form if you live in Northern Ireland.




Send your application



By sending your application you confirm that the information you have provided is true.

Your information may be shared with other government departments to check your identity and that you’re entitled to register to vote.





You could be fined up to £5,000 or go to prison for up to 6 months if you knowingly give false information in your application.

Register to vote - Have your say.