How to vote by post
Find out how to apply for a postal vote
1. When you get your postal voting papers
- put them somewhere safe
- don't let anyone else handle them
- make sure they are not left where someone else can pick them up
2. When you want to vote
- complete your ballot paper in secret, on your own
- put the ballot paper in 'Envelope A' and seal it up yourself
- complete and sign the postal voting statement - ensure you have completed the date of birth and signature boxes
- put the postal voting statement and the envelope containing your ballot paper into 'Envelope B' and seal it.
REMEMBER:
- don't let anyone else vote for you
- don't let anyone else see your vote
- don't give the ballot paper to anyone else
- don't complete your postal votes at the same time, there is a risk that ballot papers and return envelopes will be confused.
3. When you return your postal vote
- take it to the post box yourself, if you can
- if you can't do that, give it to somebody you know and trust to post it for you
- if you or someone you trust hand delivers your postal vote it will have to be to the Reception Riverbank House, or to a Polling Station on Polling Day
- hand delivered postal votes must be delivered to a person at Riverbank Reception, and a short form needs to be completed
- We must receive your completed postal vote by 10pm on election day
REMEMBER:
- don't post your postal vote into the postboxes at Riverbank House, they must be hand delivered
- don't hand it to a Candidate or party worker unless no other way is practical
- don't leave it where someone else can pick it up
Any questions please call your local elections team
