Electoral Register

Registering to vote

You can only vote in elections if your name is on the register of electors. We update the register every autumn, but we can also add names throughout the year.

Moved home? Coming up to 18? Just not on the Register?

All you have to do is fill in a voter registration form. Each person wishing to be registered has to sign against his or her name.

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

If your application is not objected to, we will change your details within 7 weeks of receiving your form. We will write to tell you when your application is allowed.

We will also tell the Electoral Registration Officer for your old address that you have moved, so that your name(s) can be removed from that register. People who live at two homes (including students) are allowed to register at both. If you do not want to be removed from your other address please explain why on your form.

There are special rules about names being added to the voters' list during an election period. Because of these you may not be able to vote at that election if you are added during this time.

 

If we get your form before…	Your details will be changed on…
Thursday 11th December 2009	Friday 2nd January 2009
Friday 9th January 2009	Monday 2nd February 2009
Friday 6th February 2009	Monday 2nd March 2009
Tuesday 10 March 2009	Wednesday 1st April 2009
Tuesday 7th April 2009	Friday 1st May 2009
Tuesday 19th May 2009	Thursday 28 May 2009
Tuesday 9th June 2009	Wednesday 1st July 2009
Friday 10th July 2009	Monday 3rd August 2009
Monday 10th August 2009	Tuesday 1st September 2009

 

The Two Versions of the Register

There are two versions of the register the full version and the edited version. Your details will appear on the full version of the register, but you can choose whether or not your details appear on the edited register. The full register is used for elections, preventing and detecting crime, and checking applications for credit. The edited register is available for general sale and can be used for commercial activities such as marketing.

Who Can Register to Vote?

Register

To register to vote you must contact us and request the necessary form.  Email us at elreg@chester.gov.uk call 01244 324324 or write to us at:

The Electoral Registration Officer,
The Forum,
Chester,
CH1 2HS