Postal vote renewals

If you have a postal vote, you need to renew your application every 3 years. This has been in place since the introduction of the Elections Act 2022. 

Postal votes last until the third 31 January after you’re approved, not three full years. It’s done this way to make the system the same for everyone.

If you applied for a postal vote before 31 October 2023, you must renew your application by 31 January 2026.

The next scheduled elections are for the local council and are taking place on Thursday 7 May 2026.