Polling stations are open between 07:00 and 22:00 on election day.
If you have already registered and know that you will not be able to vote in person you can apply for a postal vote., external
It does not matter whether this is because you will be on holiday, working or simply find mailing your vote more convenient.
You will need to prove your identity when applying.
The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the general election is 17:00 on Wednesday 19 June.
Alternatively you can nominate a proxy, external to vote on your behalf. You and your proxy must both be registered to vote.
The rules for voting by proxy have changed. If you applied for a proxy vote before 31 October 2023, this has expired and you need to apply again.
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote for the general election is 17:00 on Wednesday 26 June.
You can also request an emergency proxy vote, external after this deadline if last-minute work commitments or a medical emergency mean you cannot vote in person. You can apply for this up to 17:00 on polling day.
The deadline to apply for a postal or proxy vote in Northern Ireland is 17:00 on Friday 14 June 2024.
