Voter photo ID
From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
This will apply to:
- local elections
- Police and Crime Commissioner elections
- UK parliamentary by-elections
- recall petitions
From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections.
You can find out what types of ID will be accepted from The Electoral Commission website.
If you don't have accepted photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document, which is known as a Voter Authority Certificate.
You can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate for free from gov.uk
If you need help
If you can't apply online or would like help applying for a Voter Authority Certificate, we are holding drop-in outreach sessions across the district.
You don't need to book an appointment - just turn up and one of our friendly team will be available to help.
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 1 April | 10am to 12pm | Chilgrove Community Centre, Kimberry, Wick, Littlehampton BN17 7JD |
| Thursday 6 April | 10am to 12pm | Main Hall, Yapton and Ford Village Hall, Main Road, Yapton BN18 0ET |
| Thursday 6 April | 3pm to 5pm | Bersted Green Hub, Hazel Road, Bognor Regis PO22 9DZ |
| Wednesday 12 April | 4pm to 6pm | Samuel Wickens Centre, Broadmark Lane, Rustington BN16 2NW |
| Friday 14 April | 10.15am to 12.15pm | Committee Room, Pagham Village Hall, Pagham Road PO21 4NJ |
| Saturday 15 April | 10am to 12pm | St. Marys Centre, Off Grassmere Parade, Felpham Road, Felpham PO22 7NU |
| Wednesday 19 April | 4pm to 6pm | Arundel Museum, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PA |
| Thursday 20 April | 2pm to 4pm | Bognor Regis Town Hall, Clarence Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1LD |
| Saturday 22 April | 10am to 12pm | The Warren Room, East Preston and Kingston Village Hall, 52 Sea Road, East Preston BN16 1LP |
Postal and proxy votes
If you vote by post you will not need photo ID. If you vote by proxy (which means appointing someone to vote on your behalf) then your proxy will need their photo ID if they vote at the polling station.