Don't forget your photo ID
You will need to take photo ID with you when you vote at the General Election on Thursday, 4 July 2024. Find out what types of ID are accepted on the Electoral Commission website (external link).
Find out about registering to vote, how to register and the electoral register.
You can register to vote on the GOV.UK website (external link)
You can register to vote as soon as you are 16, although you cannot vote until you are 18.
To vote in elections in Surrey Heath you must live in Surrey Heath for at least six months of the year and be;
You can check if you are registered with our Elections team by:
If you are a British Citizen living abroad, you can register as an ‘overseas elector’ if you were previously registered to vote or you were previously residing in the borough.
To register as an overseas elector, you can apply online at the Gov.uk website (external link). You will also need to arrange for a postal vote or a proxy vote - further details on how to do so can be found on our How to vote page. Please be aware that postal votes are sent out around 11 working days before an election and must be received by the time polls close to count in an election.