You need photo ID to vote in person.
If you do not have one, you can get a free one called a Voter Authority Certificate.
You must be registered to vote before applying for a Voter Authority Certificate.
If you vote by post, you do not need photo ID as we check your identity in other ways, like your signature, national insurance number and date of birth.
What photo ID can you use?
You only need to bring one of these. It must be the original, not a copy. It can still be used if it is out of date, if it still looks like you.
Here are some examples:
- 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 (including an Irish Passport Card)
- driving licence (full or provisional)
- Blue Badge
- Older or Disabled Person’s Bus Pass
- 60+ London Oyster card
- Freedom Pass
- proof of age card (with a PASS logo)
- biometric Immigration Document
- national ID card from some countries
- digital e-visa
View the full list of accepted ID on GOV.UK
If you need help, call 020 8825 7777 or email elections@ealing.gov.uk
What if my photo ID has my old name?
Bring proof of your name change, like a marriage certificate.
Not sure if you are registered to vote?
You can check by calling us on 020 8825 7777 or email elections@ealing.gov.uk
Moved house?
You need to register again at your new address, but you can still use your old photo ID.