UK postal vote reapplication

UK Parliamentary elections – Reserved postal vote reapplication process

FAQs

Why do I need to reapply? – This is due to a change in legislation that came into force in 2022. Postal vote arrangements for domestic electors with a postal or postal proxy vote for UK Parliamentary elections can only be in place for a maximum of up to 3 years.

What happens if I don’t reapply now? – If you do not reapply your postal vote for UK Parliamentary elections will be cancelled on 31 January 2026 and we will write to you at the time to advise of the cancellation. If a UK election is called after that date you will have to vote in person or reapply for a postal vote.

I already signed and returned the form you sent recently, why do I have to apply again? – The signature refresh form you recently returned is only for Scottish Parliament and local council elections. The postal vote reapplication process covers UK Parliamentary elections only. The requirement for both is different. For UK Parliamentary elections, you need to provide additional information such as your date of birth and National Insurance Number which is then matched against a national database to confirm your identity.

Can I apply again at any point after? – Yes, you can make an online application at any point or request a paper application form to be sent to you.

Timetable

We will be writing to electors in the following wards between March 2025 and September 2025.

Date of issue	Wards
25 March 2025	W2, W14, W20 – Highland W1, W9, W10 – Western Isles
28 April 2025	W1, W3, W4 – Highland W2, W3, W4 – Western Isles
27 May 2025	W5, W7, W21 – Highland W5, W6, W11 – Western Isles
30 June 2025	W8, W9, W11 – Highland W7, W8 – Western Isles
28 July 2025	W12, W13, W15 – Highland
25 August 2025	W16, W17, W18 – Highland
29 September 2025	W6, W10, W19 – Highland

If you have any questions, please call us on 0800 393783 or email [email protected]