Apply to vote by proxy due to employment
If your employment or your spouse or civil partner’s employment means that you cannot vote in person, then you can apply to vote by proxy.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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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.
Other ways to apply
You can apply online to vote by proxy.
Updates to this page
Published 1 March 2017Last updated 31 October 2023 + show all updates
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You can now apply online to vote by proxy. The law has changed regarding people who can be proxies. The paper forms have been updated by the Electoral Commission.
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If you are registered to vote and want to vote by proxy in the 5 May 2022 elections, you must submit a proxy vote application form that is received by your local Electoral Registration Office before 5pm on Tuesday 26 April 2022.
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You can no longer apply to register to vote by proxy for the polls on 6 May 2021. You can still apply for an emergency proxy subject to certain criteria.
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Updated to include new forms.
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If you are registered to vote and want to vote by proxy in the 6 May 2021 elections, you must submit a proxy vote application form that is received by your local Electoral Registration Office before 5pm on Tuesday 27 April.
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Attachments updated.
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Forms updated with new data protection guidance.
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Information added to explain that it's now too late to apply by poxy for the 3 May elections.
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First published.