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Registering to vote: easy read form

This is a step-by-step, easy read register to vote form, for people with a learning disability. There are separate forms, depending on whether you live in England, Wales or Scotland.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Registering to vote: easy read form (England)

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Registering to vote: easy read form (Scotland)

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Registering to vote: easy read form (Wales)

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How to register to vote

You can apply to register to vote either:

What you need to know about registering to vote

Registering to vote will let you have your say in local elections, general elections and referendums.

People with a learning disability have the same right to vote as everyone else.

You only need to register once - you do not need to register separately for every election.

You must register again if you’ve changed address, name or nationality.

When you register to vote, you’ll be asked for your National Insurance number (but you can still register if you do not have one). Find your National Insurance number.

If you are from Northern Ireland you’ll need to use a different form to register to vote.

What you need to know about how to vote

Advice on what to expect when you go to vote in person.

Voting if you have a disability

If you have a disability, your electoral registration office can tell you about:

  • physical access, for example wheelchair ramps and disabled parking spaces
  • low-level polling booths
  • any specific equipment you need

Every polling station must provide at least one large print display version of the ballot paper.

Support is also available for electors who require additional assistance to cast their vote in Northern Ireland.

Updates to this page

Published 13 March 2025

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