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Photo ID required to vote at polling stations and how to apply for free Voter Authority Certificate.
It is a legal requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station.
You only need to show 1 form of photo ID, which must:
It does not matter if your photo ID is out of date, as long as the photo still looks like you.
You may already have a form of photo ID that is accepted. The most commonly used include:
Visit the Electoral Commission to find the full list of accepted forms of photo ID.
You can apply online for a free Voter Authority Certificate if you do not have:
To apply, you must already be registered to vote.
Apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate – GOV.UK
The deadline for applications is 5pm, 6 days before the election day.
You can also ask us for paper application form.
Email: elections@woking.gov.uk
Telephone: 01483 755 855