Types of identification you can use

Find out how to make sure you have the right ID with you before coming to the polling station.

What identification you need to bring 

If you vote at the polling station, you will need to bring photo identification (ID) with you. Your name on the electoral register should match the name on your ID. Expired ID will still be accepted if the photograph still looks like you.

Acceptable forms of ID include: 

UK, EEA or Commonwealth passport

UK or EEA driving licence (including a provisional licence)

Older person’s bus pass

Disabled person’s bus pass

EEA national identity card

Biometric immigration document

Identity card with the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (PASS card)

Blue Badge

Voter Authority Certificate

Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card) or Ministry of Defence Form 100 (HM Armed Forces Veteran Card)

Find the full list of acceptable identity documents. 

We cannot accept:

University, college, school or workplace ID cards

Photocopies 

Photos of documents presented on a smartphone

You do not need to bring your poll card with you to vote.