Voting in person

On this page you can find the answers to frequently asked questions about voting in person at an election or referendum.

How do I find out where my polling station is?

The location of your polling station will be on the poll card that will be delivered to you before polling day. 

Alternatively, you can contact your local elections office to find out. To find the contact details for your local electoral registration office, enter your postcode in the 'Your local area' section of our homepage.

Can I get help or a lift to the polling station?

If you are disabled and need help getting to the polling station, contact your local elections office to find out what help is available. You can also ask to have a companion with you when you vote.

To find the contact details for your local electoral registration office, enter your postcode in the 'Your local area' section of our homepage.

Why haven't I received my poll card?

You should check with your local electoral registration office whether you are on the electoral register and let them know that you have not received your poll card. To find the contact details for your local electoral registration office, enter your postcode in the 'Your local area' section of our homepage.

You can still vote even if you do not have a poll card, as long as you are on the electoral register.

How do I fill in the ballot paper?

This information will be provided by the polling clerk at your polling station.

If you opted to vote by post, your local electoral registration office will provide this information in your ballot pack.

What are the polling hours for the next elections?

Polling hours are usually between 7am and 10pm.

Make sure you check your poll card (delivered to you before the election) to check that these times have not changed. 

You can also call your local electoral registration office to check. To find their contact details, enter your postcode in the 'Your local area' section of our homepage.

I will be overseas temporarily on the day of the elections. How can I vote?

If you are overseas on election day, you can apply to vote either by post or by proxy (to have someone you trust vote for you on your behalf). 

Find out more about voting by post or by proxy