Last chance to apply for Voter Authority Certificates for local elections

Time is fast running out for anyone who wants to apply for free photo ID in order to vote in the local elections on 1 May. 

The deadline to apply for Voter Authority Certificates 5pm on Wednesday 23 April. 

Voters need to show photo ID when voting in person in the elections, like a driving licence or passport. 

If they do not have a photo ID that allows them to vote, they can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate for free.  

This is a paper document with a photo on it that can be used to prove identity when voting. 

Applications can be made online at https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate 

People only need to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if they vote in person and: 

• do not have accepted photo ID 
• no longer look like the photo on their ID 
• have a different name on their photo ID than their name on the electoral register 

Elections for Devon County Council will be held throughout Exeter on Thursday 1 May.    

There will also be by-elections for two City Council wards on the same day, in Mincinglake & Whipton, and Topsham.