Remember to bring your photo ID for the election

Published: Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Voters will be required to show photographic identification at polling stations on General Election day (Thursday 4 July) before they are given a ballot paper.

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'Remember, you now need photo ID to vote in elections!'

You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable, including:

  • Passport
  • Driving licence (including provisional license)
  • Blue Badge
  • Certain concessionary travel cards
  • Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
  • Biometric Immigration Document
  • Defence identity card
  • Certain national identity cards

Remember to bring your photo ID with you to the polling station.

Only original documents are accepted - scanned images or copies will not be accepted.

You only need to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if:

  • you do not have accepted photo ID
  • you no longer look like the photo on your ID

You’ll need to apply by 5pm on Wednesday 26 June 2024 to get a Voter Authority Certificate for the General Election.

If you wish to appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf at a polling station the deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 26 June. You can now apply for a proxy vote online at GOV.UK. 

Wandsworth is responsible for three parliamentary constituencies:

  • Battersea
  • Putney
  • Tooting

A full list of candidates standing in the three constituencies can be found online.