Electoral Registration

Why register?

You are legally required to register, and unless your name is included in the Register of Electors you will not be able to vote. Even if you do not intend to vote, details of everyone eligible to vote at your property must still be submitted to the Electoral Registration Officer.

The register is also used for purposes other than elections as, for example, credit reference companies use the register to verify your identity when applying for credit. If your name does not appear on the register, then you could be turned down for a mortgage, bank account, loan, credit card, or mobile phone.

Am I eligible to vote?

To be included on the register you must be:

• Over 18 or reach the age of 18 during the period in which the register is in force (from 1 December to 30 November in the following year).
• A citizen of Britain, the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland (eligibility to vote at all elections and polls)
• A citizen of the European Union (eligibility to vote at Local Elections only)
• Living at an address within Gedling Borough for at least six months of the year.

For a full list of the counties whose citizens have voting rights at UK elections, please use the link below

• List of Countries [12kb]

Can I vote by post?

Anyone on the Electoral Register can arrange to vote by post for a particular election, for a set period or for an indefinite period of time. If you would prefer to vote by post, fill out the Postal Vote Application form.

If you wish to appoint someone to vote on your behalf then complete the Proxy Vote Application.