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Voter ID

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  1. What is voter ID?
  2. Accepted forms of photo ID
  3. Free Voter ID (Voter Authority Certificate)
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What is voter ID?

You must show photo ID to vote at a polling station. This applies to all elections in England, including:

  • parliamentary elections
  • local elections
  • Police and Crime Commissioner elections
  • referendums
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