Get photo ID

Photo ID will be needed to vote at polling stations in upcoming elections, including the next UK General Election.

Valid forms of photo ID include a passport, a driving licence, an older person’s bus pass, and more.

Click here for the full list of acceptable photo ID.

You can use your photo ID even if it has expired. But it must still look like you.

You do not need a photo ID to vote by post. 

If you do not have a photo ID, you can obtain a free ID.

Click here to apply for the Voter Authority Certificate.