Elections - electoral register

The Register of Electors is a list of the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to vote.  A canvass of all properties takes place in the autumn of each year, but entries can be added, deleted or amended at any time.  Should you wish to register to vote or need to update your entry, please contact the Electoral Services Section or download, complete and return the form at the link below. 

Electoral Registration Form (62kb pdf file)

Each elector must complete and sign their own form – someone else cannot sign it for you.  The table below shows the timetable for amending details on the register:

There are special rules about adding names to the list during an election period.  Please contact the Elections Office for further information.

The two versions of the register

The electoral registration officer makes and keeps two versions of the electoral register – the full register and the edited register.

The full register

The full register lists the name and address of everyone who is registered to vote. The council holds a copy. Anyone can look at it, but it is a criminal offence to supply or use copies for purposes other than those set down in law.

The main use of the full register is to show who can vote in elections and referendums. Credit reference agencies can use it, but only to check your name and address if you are applying for credit and for other purposes specified in law. It can also be used for law enforcement.

The edited register

The edited register is available for general sale and can be used for any purpose. The edited register can be bought by any person, company or organisation and can be used for commercial activities such as marketing.