How to vote
Find all you need about who can register to vote and how to do it, photo Voter ID to vote in person, and other ways of voting.
Eligibility to Vote in London (UK)
To vote in elections in England, and thus London, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of the election (in England, and thus London, you can register to vote at 16)
- Be a British, Irish, qualifying Commonwealth, qualifying EU citizens and EU citizens with retained voting rights
- Be a resident in London
- Be registered to vote at your current address
British citizens living overseas who have previously lived or been registered to vote in London are eligible to register and vote in UK Parliament elections using the last address that they were resident in London.
Register to vote: guidance for Londoners
Find out if you can register to vote as a Londoner, what information you need to register, and how to get help with registration, if you need it.
Voter ID: guidance for Londoners
Check what photo ID you need to vote, where to get free voter ID, and specific guidance for London voters.
