Register to vote

Find out about registering to vote, how to register and the electoral register

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Register to vote

Voter registration is required by law.

You need to be registered on the electoral register to get:

  • Mortgage
  • Loan
  • Credit card
  • Phone contract
  • Car lease

The easiest way to register to vote is on the government website at Register to vote - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

How we handle your information 

Your records are used to help ensure that we provide you with the service that you need.  We will, based on your nationality, include your name on the Electoral Register so that you are able to vote by your chosen method.

To learn further information about how we handle your personal data, please go to our Policy Notice.