Why register to vote?

The electoral register is the official list of everyone that is registered to vote.

If you are not registered then you will not be able to vote locally or in the upcoming General Election.

Many other organisations also use this register as ‘proof of address’, including credit agencies and banks when issuing credit cards, offering mortgages or opening accounts. Not appearing on the Electoral Register can also make it more difficult for you to get some official documentation.

You can download a form below to get on the electoral register for Portsmouth.

You do not have to vote if you are on the electoral register, but it does give you a voice in the City.

Register to vote

In order to register you must be 18 or over and be a British citizen, a British Commonwealth citizen, an Irish citizen or a European Union citizen. 16 and 17 year olds can also be added to the register but are not able to vote until they are 18.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN PORTSMOUTH

Your completed application should be returned to the following address:

Electoral Registration
Civic Offices
Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
PO1 2QR

If you have any questions about registering to vote please contact the Election Services Office at Portsmouth City Council directly:

Telephone:  023 9283 4074
email: elections@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Register to vote by post

Perhaps you will be away on polling day or even just busy? If you would prefer you can register to vote by post. A ballow paper will be sent out to you approximately 10 days before the date of the election which you can simply fill in, sign, date and return free to register your vote.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A FORM TO REGISTER FOR A POSTAL VOTE

Your completed form can be returned to the following address:

FREEPOST RRZT-LBHE-XHHU
220 Fratton Road
Portsmouth
PO1 5HH

(Under the Code of Conduct for Postal Votes the Liberal Democrats will forward this form to the Electoral Registration Officer within two days of receiving it.)