Register to vote

It is a legal requirement to register to vote. To register, you will need your:

• national insurance number
• date of birth
• address

If you cannot register to vote online, you can print a paper form from the GOV.UK website.

If you would prefer a paper registration form to be sent to you, please let us know by contacting electoral.services@n-somerset.gov.uk or calling 01934 634 909 and providing your name and full address.

You can only register yourself to vote. You can’t register a family member, even if they live in the same property.

To be eligible to register to vote you must:

• be aged 16 or over (whilst you cannot vote until you’re 18, you can still register to vote at 16)
• be a British, Irish, Commonwealth or EU citizen 
• be registered at an address in the area you want to vote in 
• not legally be excluded from voting

You need to register to vote because:

• to vote in elections and referendums, you must be on the electoral register
• you can be fined if you do not register to vote as it is a legal requirement
• if you are not on the register, your credit score may be affected, and you may find it difficult getting credit for a loan, mortgage, or other financial agreement

You can register to vote:

• if you are a student or live at two addresses
• if you live or work abroad
• as a Crown Servant or as a British Council employee
• if you are in the armed forces
• if you have no fixed address
• if you are a prisoner on remand
• anonymously if you are in danger

You will get a letter from us confirming that you are registered to vote or asking for more information.