Voter ID

From May 2023, voters must show an accepted form of photographic identification (photo ID) at a polling station before they are given a ballot paper.

This affects voters who vote in person or by proxy. If you vote by Post you will not be required to provide photo ID when voting.

Accepted forms of photo ID

A full list of accepted photo ID's can be found on the Electoral Commission website.

Below is a list of the most common types of accepted ID's:

• 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)
• Photographic driving licence, including provisional (issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or an EEA state) 
• European Economic Area (EEA) photographic ID card
• Biometric immigration document 
• An identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (PASS card) 
• Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card)
• Blue Badge
• Older Person's Bus Pass
• Disabled Person's Bus Pass
• Oyster 60+ Bus Pass
• Freedom Pass
• Voter Authority Certificate or temporary Voter Authority Certificate

What should I do if I don't have one of these forms of ID?

If you want to vote in person at a polling station but are concerned about your ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (a free voter ID document). Voter Authority Certificates can only be used for the purpose of voting. 

You can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if:

• do not have any of the accepted photo ID,
• you're not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you or
• you're worried about using an existing form of ID for any other reason, such as the use of a gender marker

You will be asked to provide your: 

• Address
• Date of birth 
• National Insurance number
• Clear colour photograph of your head and shoulders 
• Confirmation that you are registered to vote

You can apply online using the button below or request a paper application form by contacting the electoral services team on electoralservices@melton.gov.uk.

You must be registered to vote to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.

Apply for a Voter ID Certificate

Proxy and Emergency Proxy 

If you are registered to vote by proxy, or apply for an emergency proxy, the person voting on your behalf (the proxy voter) will be requested to provide their own accepted photo ID at the polling station.

They will not be required to take your photo ID with them.