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Apply to vote by proxy at a particular election or referendum
Apply to vote by proxy at a particular election or referendum
- English
- Cymraeg
If you aren’t able to cast your vote in person, you can have someone you trust cast your vote for you in a particular election or referendum.
- From:
- Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and The Electoral Commission
- Published
- 1 March 2017
- Last updated
- 31 October 2023 — See all updates
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Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Documents
Application to vote by proxy in England at a particular election
PDF, 108 KB, 2 pages
Application to vote by proxy in Scotland at a particular election
PDF, 157 KB, 3 pages
Application to vote by proxy in Wales at a particular election
PDF, 114 KB, 3 pages
Details
Before you apply
You can ask anyone to act as your proxy, as long as they are registered to vote and it’s for a type of election they’re allowed to vote in.
How to apply for a proxy vote
There are different forms, depending on why you can’t get to the polling station. Make sure you complete the right one.
You may be able to apply for an emergency proxy vote if the deadline to apply for a proxy vote has passed.
Where to send your form
Send the completed form to your local Electoral Registration Office.
Other ways to apply
You can apply online to vote by proxy.
Published 1 March 2017
Last updated 31 October 2023 + show all updates