7 | Voter ID requirementsYou can apply for a VAC:online at Gov.uk; orby filling out a paper application form and sending it to your local council. You cancontact your local council to request a form or download one here. You can findcontact details on the Electoral Commission’s website.To apply for a VAC, you will need to provide your:name (you should apply using the same name that you used to register to vote)addressdate of birthNational Insurance number.You will also need to provide a photograph – the requirements are similar to those for apassport photo. You can find further information on the requirements on the ElectoralCommission website.Your local council will process your application. They will send the Voter AuthorityCertificate to you by post.They will also send you instructions on how to use your certificate.You do not need photo ID to vote by post and you do not need to apply for a VoterAuthority Certificate to vote by post. Please see Section 5 above for the requirements toapply for a postal vote.If you are voting by proxy and your trusted person prefers to vote at your designatedpolling station (rather than by post), they will need to bring their own photo ID asopposed to your photo ID.
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