Voting on 7th May in England or Northern Ireland? Don't forget to bring Photo ID with you, if voting in person at the polling station.

What forms of Photo ID are acceptable?

Voting in England on 7.5.2026

Defence Identity Cards (MOD form 90) and HM Armed Forces Veteran Card (MOD form 100) are acceptable.

A full list of acceptable forms of ID can be seen at this link:

• Gov.UK - How to vote - Photo ID you'll need

It doesn't matter if your photo ID is out of date, provided the photo still looks like you and your name on the ID is the same as on the electoral register.

Voting in Northern Ireland on 7.5.2026

There are different rules for voting in Northern Ireland, explained here:

• Electoral Office for Northern Ireland - Voting at a polling station

Voting in Scotland or Wales on 7.5.2026

Photo ID is not required for elections in Wales or Scotland on 7th May 2026 (but is required for all elections to the UK Westminster Parliament).

If you have no Photo ID to vote in England or NI

It's now too late to apply for free alternative photo ID in time for the elections on 7.5.2026. However, if your photo ID has been stolen, lost, damaged or destroyed you may be able to obtain an Emergency Proxy Vote for someone else (with their own photo ID) to vote on your behalf. If so you should contact your local electoral services team immediately.