Stroud District Council Logo RESIDENTS BUSINESS COUNCIL Home Council and democracy Elections How do I vote? Register to vote Register to vote You must be included on the Electoral Register by law. If you are not on the register, you cannot vote. Being registered for Council Tax and/or benefits does not mean that you will automatically appear on the Register of Electors. Check if you are registered to vote Not sure if you are on the electoral roll? Use our online form to check. Check if you are registered to vote Register to vote - Deadline to register to vote midnight 19 April If you are not on the Electoral register you can register to vote online: Register now To register you must be: over 16 ( but you cannot vote in an election until you are 18) a citizen of Britain, the Commonwealth, Irish Republic or European Union member state Note: You will need to tell us if you move house and also renew your registration every year. It usually takes about 5 minutes. You may need the following, if you have them: your National Insurance number your passport if you’re a British citizen living abroad Any questions in regards to registration, please email elections@stroud.gov.uk Please visit www.yourvotematters.co.uk to find out more information. Different ways to vote Postal voting Apply for a postal vote if you can't get to your polling station on the day of an election. Proxy voting Apply for a proxy vote if you can't get to your polling station on the day of an election. Postal proxy voting Voting by postal proxy is where you nominate a proxy to vote on your behalf. The electoral register The electoral register is a list of everyone who is registered to vote. Living overseas Information for British Citizens living overseas Registration FAQ's Answers to frequently asked questions about registering to vote. Check if you are registered to vote Here you can make a request to check if you are registered to vote. Share this page Facebook Twitter Print Email Page last updated: 15 April 2021 Pay, report & apply for Council services Pay it Report it Apply for it Follow us on Twitter Follow Register to vote on Twitter Cannot find the information you are looking for? 01453 766321 Contact email elections@stroud.gov.uk Press room See all Shop local and safely as festive period approaches - November 25, 2021 My house Enter your postcode for information on recycling, waste collections and council tax. Go A to Z of services A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Residents Council Tax Bins & recycling Housing Planning Business Licences Business rates Support & advice Health & safety Council Meetings Register to vote Council spending About the council Online Report Pay Apply Email alerts Contact us Facebook Twitter Accessibility Privacy Languages © 2021