Evidence of identity for registering to vote
Under Individual Electoral Registration all new applications are data matched with government records. Where a match cannot be found, you will be sent a request for 'Evidence of identity'.
A copy should be provided, not the original. You can submit your evidence:
- By email to electoral@wandsworth.gov.uk
- By post, or
- In person at the Customer Centre at the Town Hall
If you apply close to a deadline date for registration or for an election, you may consider providing documentary evidence at the same time you apply. This will guarantee your registration.
Documents you can provide
You can either provide
- One 'Primary identification document', or
- One 'trusted government document' and two 'financial/social history document', or
- Four 'financial/social history documents'
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport | Any current passport |
| Biometric residence permit | UK issued only |
| EEA identity card | Must still be valid |
| Photo card part of a current driving licence | UK/Isle of Man/Channel Islands (full or provisional) |
| Northern Ireland Electoral ID card |
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Old-style paper version of a current driving licence | UK only |
| Current photo driving licence | Any other than UK and Crown Dependencies |
| Birth certificate | UK and Crown Dependencies only |
| Marriage or Civil Partnership certificate | UK and Crown Dependencies only |
| Adoption certificate | UK and Crown Dependencies only |
| Firearms licence | UK and Crown Dependencies only |
| Police Bail sheet | UK and Crown Dependencies only |
| Document | Notes | Issue date and validity |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage statement | UK, Crown Dependencies, or EEA | Issued in the last 12 months |
| Bank or building society statement | UK, Crown Dependencies, or EEA | Issued in the last 3 months |
| Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter | UK and Crown Dependencies | Issued in the last 3 months |
| Credit card statement | UK, Crown Dependencies, or EEA | Issued in the last 3 months |
|
Financial statement (for example, pension or endowment) |
UK, Crown Dependencies, or EEA | Issued in the last 12 months |
| Council Tax statement | UK and Crown Dependencies | Issued in the last 12 months |
| Utility bill (except mobile phone bill) | UK and Crown Dependencies | Issued in the last 3 months |
| P45 or P60 statement | UK and Crown Dependencies, or EEA | Issued in the last 12 months |
| Benefit statements (for example, child benefit, pension) | UK, Crown Dependencies, or EEA | Issued in the last 3 months |
| Central or local government, government agency, or local government department giving entitlement (for example, from DWP, Job Centre Plus, HMRC) | UK, Crown Dependencies, or EEA | Issued in the last 3 months |