FAQs

Q: I have a second home. Can I register at both addresses?

A: If you spend roughly an equal amount of time in both places you can register at both.

You should reside for at least six months a year (or at least 3 days a week) to be registered at an address. You are only allowed to vote once at the same election. The courts have decided that students can register at both their home and term- time addresses.                 

Q: Who can register to vote in Westminster?

A: Citizens allowed to register and vote in the UK are:

British Dependent Territories/Overseas Territories: British Nationals (overseas), British overseas citizens and British dependent territories citizens are all Commonwealth citizens and are entitled to register. Special arrangements are in place that allow citizens of Hong Kong to be included in the Electoral Register.

Citizens of other Member States of the European Union: These citizens will be registered as local government electors only (unless they are also Commonwealth citizens such as citizens of Cyprus & Malta, or citizens of the Irish Republic, who can vote in all elections).

Q: Once I have completed and returned my form, how long will it take for me to be registered?

When you send us your form we will add you to our list of new applicants. Any elector can then object to your name being added to the register. If this happens we will write to you.

There are no monthly updates during September, October or November during the annual canvass period when all households have to register. A new register will be published on 1st December 2009.

For rolling registration in 2009 the following deadlines apply:

There is no monthly update in October or November during the annual canvass period when all households have to register. A new Register will be published on 1st December 2009.

Q: Can I register online?

You can now register using our new online portal. This allows you to register for several Westminster services, such as the Electoral Register, Libraries and Council Tax, at the same time. Simply register and create your online account, then you can enter your details. Once this is complete, print out your voter registration form and return it to Electoral Services.

Q: Will I receive any confirmation that my voter registration form has been actioned?

Yes, once we receive and action your voter registration form we will send you a confirmation letter. You should receive it within seven working days. You will also receive a separate letter once your name has been added to the Electoral Register after the relevant monthly update. This second letter will show you your poll number.