PHOTO ID NEEDED TO VOTE – FROM 4 MAY 2023
From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
This will apply to:
Local elections
Police and Crime Commissioner elections
UK parliamentary by-elections
Recall petitions
From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections.If you don’t have accepted photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document, which is known as a Voter Authority Certificate.Find out more about accepted forms of photo ID, how to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, and what to expect on polling day.https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/photo-id-youll-need
