Future elections
To vote by post in future elections, you must be a registered voter. Voters are able to apply for a postal vote online. Paper forms are still available by contacting electors@eastherts.gov.uk or by downloading them from the Electoral Commission website.
When applying for a postal vote you will need to include your National Insurance number, even if this has already been provided on your registration. If you are applying online you will need to upload a wet signature.
Postal votes will last for a maximum of three years, after which you will be required to reapply for your postal vote.
If you already have a postal vote in place, you do not need to take any action now. The Electoral Services team will contact you directly when it’s time to renew.
Postal votes are always sent out about 2-3 weeks before polling day and we will post you a postal poll card saying when you will receive your ballot paper.
Completed application forms must be returned via email electors@eastherts.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can print out and send on to our Hertford offices. Details of this can be found on our contact us page. We may be able to send you an application form in the post if required.
Your application form must be with us by 5pm 11 working days before an election. No Voter ID is required if you vote by post.