Register to vote

You must be on the electoral register to be able to vote. You can add your name to the register by completing and returning our voter registration form. You can also request a postal vote.

Every year, everyone on the electoral register is asked to confirm their details and notify the council of any changes to them.

Can anyone register to vote in Lambeth?

No - you must be a British, Irish or Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of another European Union state and be resident in Lambeth. For more information see the list of eligible countries.

You must be over 18 years old to vote. However, you can register if you are 16 or 17. Your name will be shown with the date of your eighteenth birthday, after which you will be able to vote in elections in the borough.

Monthly rolling registration

You can get your name added to the register each month under the rolling register that apply from December to August each year.

The submission dates (for receiving your completed registration form) and electoral roll effective dates (when your name will appear on the electoral roll) are listed below.

If we get your form before: Your details will be changed on:
Friday 11 December 2009 Monday 4 January 2010
Friday 8 January 2010 Monday 1 February 2010
Friday 5 February 2010 Monday 1 March 2010
Wednesday 10 March 2010 Thursday 1 April 2010
Tuesday 20 April 2010 Wednesday 28 April 2010
Monday 10 May 2010 Tuesday 1 June 2010
Wednesday 9 June 2010 Thursday 1 July 2010
Friday 9 July 2010 Monday 2 August 2010
Tuesday 10 August 2019 Wednesday 1 September 2010

Postal and proxy votes

  • If you require a postal vote, please complete and return the postal vote application form.
  • If you need to vote by proxy please contact the Electoral Services team using the details below. They will send you the relevant form for completion.

Contact us

If you have any queries regarding your registration please call our Electoral Services team on 020 7926 2144 or email them at: electoralservices@lambeth.gov.uk.

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