Voting by post

If you know that you won’t be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post.

Changes to handing in postal votes at a polling station

If you aren’t able to post your postal vote in time, you can take it your polling station or to your local council on polling day.

From 2 May, you will be only able to hand in your own postal vote, and the postal votes of up to five other people, at a polling station.

Campaigners can only hand in their own postal vote, and postal votes for up to five other people that are either close relatives, or someone they provide regular care for. 

These changes apply to UK Parliament elections, including by-elections and recall petitions, local elections and Police and Crime Commissioner elections.

For more information visit electoralcommission.org or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.