The annual canvass

The electoral register needs to be as accurate and up to date as possible. It is necessary to update the register every year. To do this, Southwark electoral services conduct a canvass of the whole borough every year.

Every household must respond during the annual canvass, even if you have recently registered. Failure to return the form could lead to a fine of up to £1,000.

When is the annual canvass?

• Registration forms are sent to every property in mid August  
  
• September, a reminder form will be sent to every household that has yet to respond
  
• October and November,  electoral registration canvassers will be conducting door to door enquiries
  
• They will visit all non responding properties to help get everyone registered to vote

What do I need to do?

• Every household must return a completed registration form
  
• Make sure every eligible voter at your address appears on this form
  
• If you are not on the register you may find it difficult obtaining credit for a loan or mortgage  
  
• Failure to return the form could lead to a fine of up to £1,000