Postal voting

Apply to vote by post

Latest updates to voting by post

  • The deadline to apply to vote by post at a particular election is 5pm, 11 working days before the date of that election.  
  • Applications to register to vote for the combined Greater Manchester Mayoral election and the local election on Thursday, 2 May 2024 must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU by 5pm on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.
  • You don't need to provide photo ID to vote by post. 
  • If you can't post your postal vote pack in time, you can take it to your polling station or bring it to our main council offices at Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU up until 10pm on polling day.
  • If you are registered as a postal voter and wish instead to vote in person, you will need to cancel your postal vote before you can vote in person at a polling station.
  • If you're unable to leave your home to post the vote because of health or mobility problems, please ring us on 0300 303 0345 to have it collected. 
  • Once you've received your postal vote, remember to post it back to us as soon as possible using the envelope provided.

How to apply to vote by post

You've got the option to vote by post, rather than visiting a polling station.

Apply for a postal vote

Who can vote by post?

Anyone who is registered to vote can apply to vote by post. If you're not registered to vote you can use the link below to register. 

How to vote by post

You can apply for a postal vote any time throughout the year or no later than 5pm, 11 working days before polling day. We strongly advise you to apply early - don't wait until an election day is set. 

  • You don't need to provide photo ID to vote by post.
  • If you move house, you must tell us immediately or you may lose your postal vote.
  • You will receive your ballot paper in the post. Complete and return your ballot paper, ensuring you leave enough time for us to receive it 10pm on the day of the election.
  • If you can’t post your postal vote pack in time, you can take it your polling station, or polling place, or to your local council office, on polling day.