Voter ID

In 2022, the UK Government introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at most elections.

You will only need to show one form of photo ID but it needs to be the original version and not a photocopy or picture on smartphone.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

• passport
• driving licence (including provisional license)
• blue badge
• certain concessionary travel cards
• identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
• biometric immigration document
• defence identity card
• certain national identity cards

Voters can use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.

Voter Authority Certificates

Anyone who does not have one of the acceptable forms of ID can apply for free ID online - known as a Voter Authority Certificate. You can make an application online on the electoral commission website, or by completing a paper form and sending it to West Berkshire Council's electoral services team by 5pm on Wednesday 26 June.

If you need any help with applying for the free ID or want to request an application form, contact the electoral services team by calling 01635 519464 or emailing vote@westberks.gov.uk.