YOU do need ID to vote this time – apply before 24 April.
Since last May, voters in England need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
Some 26,165 people were turned away for not having suitable ID with them when they went to vote last May.
This rule applies to: Local elections Police and Crime Commissioner elections UK parliamentary by-elections Recall petitions UK General elections If you do not have one of the forms of ID accepted there is still just time to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate online.
You need to apply by 24 April if you need one for the elections on May 2nd.
Many of us have suitable ID such as passports or driving licences, but if you are not sure whether what you have is valid, or to apply for a VAC use the link below.
Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
To check if you have valid ID: