Form

Application to vote by proxy for anonymous electors

If you aren’t able to cast your vote in person, you can have someone you trust cast your vote for you.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 31 October 2023

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

• Publication for Northern Ireland

Documents

Application to vote by proxy in England for anonymous electors

PDF, 170 KB, 2 pages

Application to vote by proxy in Scotland for anonymous electors

PDF, 167 KB, 3 pages

Application to vote by proxy in Wales for anonymous electors

PDF, 170 KB, 3 pages

Details

Before you apply 

You can ask anyone to act as your proxy, as long as they are registered to vote and it’s for a type of election they’re allowed to vote in. 

How to apply for a proxy vote 

There are different forms, depending on why you can’t get to the polling station. Make sure you complete the right one. 

You may be able to apply for an emergency proxy vote if the deadline to apply for a proxy vote has passed.

Where to send your form 

Send the completed form to your local Electoral Registration Office.

Published 31 October 2023