The accepted forms of ID at polling stations are:-
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Passport issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, A British Overseas Territory, an EEA state, or a Commonwealth country
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Photocard driving licence (includes a provisional licence) issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or EEA state
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Biometric immigration document
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Identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS card)
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Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card)
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Blue Badge scheme photocard parking permit
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National identity card issued by an EEA state
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Older Person's Bus Pass / Concessionary Travel pass/card (in Lincolnshire, this is the Older person or Disability bus pass issued by Lincolnshire County Council)
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a Disabled Person's Bus Pass
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an Oyster 60+ Card
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Freedom Pass
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Electoral Identity Card for Northern Ireland
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Scottish National Entitlement Card issued in Scotland
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60 and Over Welsh Concessionary Travel Card issued in Wales
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Disabled Person's Welsh Concessionary Travel Card issued in Wales
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Senior SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
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Registered Blind SmartPass or Blind Person's SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
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War Disablement SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
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60+ SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
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Half Fare SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland
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Electoral Identity Card issued in Northern Ireland
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Voter Authority Certificate (for those without other photo ID) - applications can be made online at http://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate or by a paper form. Further information provided below.
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Anonymous Elector Document - email the elections team or calling on 01476 406080 to find out how to apply for this type of document
Voters must bring a suitable form of photographic ID to their polling station.
Expired ID can still be used as long as the photo remains a good likeness of you.
Only original documents will be accepted, scanned images or copies will not be accepted.