What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

"More than 20 forms of ID will be accepted, including passports, driving licences, older or Disabled Person's bus passes, and Oyster 60+ cards."

"If you go to the polling station without the correct ID, you will be asked to come back with valid documentation."

"The Electoral Commission said 0.4% of those who tried to vote at a polling station in the May 2025 local elections were turned away due to the voter ID requirements."

"Voters in England and Northern Ireland also have to provide ID to vote in person in all other elections."

In England, valid photo ID is mandatory for in-person voting in local elections on 7 May. Over 20 forms of ID are accepted, including passports and driving licenses. Out-of-date ID is permissible if the voter looks the same. Voters must apply for a certificate by 28 April. If a voter lacks valid ID, they will be asked to return with it. In the May 2025 elections, 0.4% were turned away due to ID issues, with 71% returning to vote later. Northern Ireland has had ID requirements since 2002.

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