How long it takes
Once you've applied to register to vote, your details need to be checked and verified.
If your details cannot be verified, we may contact you to ask for more evidence of your identity.
When we've confirmed your application to register to vote is valid, you'll be added to the electoral register in line with the dates in the table below.
We'll send you a confirmation letter once we've added your details to the electoral register.
2024 registration deadlines
If you applied to register to vote by: | You’ll be added to the register on: |
Monday 11 December 2023 | Tuesday 2 January 2024 |
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Thursday 1 February 2024 |
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Friday 1 March 2024 |
Monday 11 March 2024 | Tuesday 2 April 2024 |
Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Wednesday 1 May 2024 |
Friday 10 May 2024 | Monday 3 June 2024 |
Friday 7 June 2024 | Monday 1 July 2024 |
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Thursday 1 August 2024 |
Friday 9 August 2024 | Monday 2 September 2024 |
Friday 8 November 2024 | Monday 2 December 2024 |
When there's an election
If you submitted a valid application to register to vote up to 12 working days before polling day, you'll be able to vote at that election.
Registration dates are set in law. Information cannot be published early.