This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.

Which forms of ID can I use to vote?

You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following:

• Passport
• Driving licence (including provisional license)
• Blue badge
• Certain concessionary travel cards
• Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
• Biometric Immigration document
• Defence identity card
• Certain national identity cards

For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.

You can get help from Wakefield Council’s Electoral Services team by contacting 01924 305023 or emailing elections@wakefield.gov.uk.

If you don’t have an accepted form photo ID

If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. You can apply for this at www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate

Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form and send this to the Electoral Services Team: Electoral Services Office, County Hall, Wakefield, WF1 2QW.

If you need anyhelp with applying for a Voter Authority Certificate or want to request anapplication form, contact Electoral Services or visit your local library, whocan help you complete the form. Find your local library at https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library  

Need an alternative format?

The Electoral Commission has also produced various resource packs for specific groups and in alternative accessible formats. These can be downloaded here www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/partner-charity-or-local-council/voter-id-resources