The Voter Handbook - Flipbook - Page 13
6 | How to vote
Voting by proxy
To apply for a proxy vote, you must first be registered to vote and you will need to
complete an application form. If you’re applying to vote by proxy for a particular poll, you
live overseas or you’re a service voter, you can apply online.
The application includes instructions on how to fill it in correctly. You need to provide
your date of birth, National Insurance number and signature on your application form.
You need to complete a new proxy vote application if you have moved house or changed
your name since you last applied.
You can choose to apply for a proxy vote for a particular election, a particular type of
election, or all elections you are eligible to vote in.
There are two ways to apply for a proxy vote for a particular election:
Apply online through www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote; or
Download, print and complete the form to vote by proxy at a particular
election (PDF)
Once you have completed the form and made sure you have signed it, you need to send
it to the electoral services team at your local council.
You can send your form by post. The electoral services team at your local council may
also accept a scanned copy of your form by email, but you should check with them first.