Who is eligible to register to vote?
| Voter Type | Additional Information | How to Register |
|---|---|---|
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Ordinary Voter |
You qualify to register to vote if you are:
Visit Electoral Commission - Which elections can I vote in? for further information on who can register to vote and information on qualifying Commonwealth citizens. |
Visit gov.uk - Register to Vote |
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Overseas Voter |
From 16 January 2024 and the removal of the 15-year limit, if you are a British Citizen living overseas who has previously lived in the UK or been registered to vote in the UK, you can register to vote.
Voting options:
Overseas voters are only eligible to vote in UK Parliamentary Elections and Referendums. |
Visit gov.uk - Register to Vote |
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Armed Forces Voter |
If you are in the armed forces and based overseas, or expect to be posted abroad in the next year, you can register as a service voter.
Service voter registration lasts for five years. You can cancel your service voter registration at any time. |
Visit gov.uk - Register to Vote |
| Student Voter |
If you are a student, you may be able to register to vote at both your home and term-time local authority areas.
Important Notice: Even if registered in two areas, you can only vote in one at a general election. It is a criminal offence to vote twice in a UK general election. |
Visit gov.uk - Register to Vote |
| Voter with no fixed address |
ou can still register to vote even if you do not have a fixed permanent residential address by completing a 'no fixed address' form. Visit Electoral Commission - People with no fixed address for more detailed information about registering as a voter with no fixed address. All completed voter registration forms should be returned to: Electoral Services, South Kesteven District Council, Council Offices, The Picture House, St Catherine's Road, Grantham, NG31 6TT |
Download a register to vote form (no fixed address) |
| Anonymous Voter |
You may be able to register anonymously if you are concerned about your name and address appearing on the electoral register because you think that it could affect your safety, or the safety of someone in the same household as you.
All completed voter registration forms should be returned to: Electoral Services, South Kesteven District Council, Council Offices, The Picture House, St Catherine's Road, Grantham, NG31 6TT |
Download a register to vote form (anonymous) |
If you are unable to register online, you can request a paper registration form or complete the registration over the phone by contacting the electoral services team on 01476 406080 (ask for elections).
For more information about the electoral register view our Register of Electors page.
If you want to find out if you are already on the Electoral Register or if you are unable to register online, please contact us. You can also email our elections team at elections@southkesteven.gov.uk.
You are not eligible to vote in elections in the UK if one of the the following applies:
- you aren't a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth or EU citizen
- you are a convicted person detained in pursuance of your sentence, excluding contempt of court (though remand prisoners, unconvicted prisoners and civil prisoners can vote if they are on the electoral register)
- you have been found guilty within the previous five years of corrupt or illegal practices in connection with an election.
Contact details
Email: elections@southkesteven.gov.uk
Telephone: 01476 406080 - ask for elections