If you are registered to vote you can apply for a postal vote at anytime.

If you want to vote by post, you need to fill in a postal vote form.

You can download the form using the link or if you contact the elections office we can send you one in the post.

Who can apply for a postal vote?

Anyone who is registered to vote.

How do I get a postal vote?

You can download an application form to vote by post  16Kb.  Fill it in and return it to the Elections office at the address shown in Part 6 on the form.

For what period does my postal vote last?

You can apply for just one election, for a specific time period, or for a permanent postal vote. Just tell us on the form.

Why do I need to give my date of birth and signature to get a postal or proxy vote?

The Electoral Administration Act 2006 introduced new measures to improve the security of postal and proxy votes. From 1 January 2007 all postal and proxy voters in England and Wales are required to give their date of birth and signature when applying for a postal or proxy vote.

During January 2007 the Elections Office wrote to all existing postal/proxy voters and requested their date of birth and signature on a form. The postal or proxy vote was cancelled for those who did not return the form, with the requested details. If this applies to you then you can  re-apply for a postal or proxy vote, but will still need to provide your date of birth and signature. Special provision can be made for those who are unable to sign the form. For more information please contact the Elections office for more information.

How secure is a postal vote?

It is an offence to complete a postal vote that is not your own, and to influence how others complete their postal vote. If you have any allegations of fraud, they should be referred to the police.

Why haven't I received my postal ballot paper?

You'll receive it one to two weeks before the elections. If it doesn't arrive, you can get a replacement ballot paper in person from the Elections Office at the Council House Derby up until 5pm on election day.

I've spoiled my ballot paper/postal voting statement. What do I do?

You can get a replacement up until 5pm on election day. You must pick it up in person from Elections Office at the Council House Derby up until 5pm on election day.

You will also need to return your spoilt ballot paper and the other parts of the ballot pack that were sent to you.

I've lost my postal ballot paper. What do I do?

You can get a replacement ballot paper in person from Elections Office at the Council House Derby up until 5pm on election day.

If I have applied for a postal vote, can I still vote at the polling station?

If you have applied to vote by post, you cannot vote in person at the polling station. However, on election day you can return you postal vote to the polling station (before 10pm) or to the Council House, Derby if you do not want to post it or it is too late to post it. Contact the Electors Office to find out where your polling station is.