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The Local Elections in May introduces a new requirement for photo ID in order to cast your vote.

The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.

You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable.  You can use any of the following:

•           Passport
•           Driving licence (including provisional license)
•           Blue badge
•           Certain concessionary travel cards
•           Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
•           Biometric Immigration document
•           Defence identity card
•           Certain national identity cards

For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID.