You need to be on the electoral register to vote in elections and referendums.
“If you are seeking to vote in the UK Parliamentary general election that is taking place on Thursday 7 May 2015, the deadline for receiving applications for registration is Monday 20 April 2015. We strongly encourage everyone to register as soon as possible.”
Registering takes around 5 minutes.
You’ll need your National Insurance number (if you have one).
Use this service to:
- register to vote
- update your name, address or other details on the electoral register