Annual voter registration check

The information for my address is incorrect. What should I do?

If the information we have for your address is not correct, follow the instructions online or on the form to:

• add anyone aged 16 or over who lives at the property
• remove anyone who has moved out
• confirm that the property is empty
• tell us about anyone who should be listed but is not.

Providing a person's details helps us keep our records up to date. It does not register them to vote. Anyone who is eligible and wants to vote must also apply separately through GOV.UK.

I'm moving home. How should I respond?

If you have a confirmed moving date, tell us about everyone who is moving out by following the instructions online or on the form. If you have not yet confirmed a moving date, respond using your current address details.

Once you have moved, you can register to vote at your new address through GOV.UK. When applying, include your previous address so we can update our records.

My son or daughter is a student living away during term time. Should I include them?

Students can register to vote at both their home address and their university or college address. However, it is an offence to vote more than once in the same election, such as a UK Parliamentary General Election.

If the addresses are in different local authority areas, they may be able to vote in local elections for both areas.

I received a form for a shop or business premises. Do I need to respond?

If part of the property is used as a home, you should respond using the instructions provided.

If the property is used solely for business purposes and nobody lives there, email electoral.services@brent.gov.uk.

Why am I not on the electoral register?

If your name is not listed, you may not be registered to vote at this address.

Council Tax records and the electoral register are separate and are maintained for different purposes. Being registered for Council Tax does not automatically register you to vote.

If you are eligible to vote, you must apply separately through GOV.UK.

I have dual nationality. Why is only one nationality shown?

We can only record one nationality for each person on the electoral register.

If you hold more than one nationality, we will record the nationality that provides the greatest voting rights in UK elections.

What is the Open Register?

There are two versions of the electoral register:

• The full register is used for elections and other purposes set out in law.
• The open register can be purchased by individuals, companies and organisations.

You can choose whether your details appear on the open register. If you opt out, your name and address will not be included.

I'm having trouble responding online. What should I do?

Before contacting us:

• check whether someone else in your household has already responded
• try using a different web browser.

If you still cannot access the service, email electoral.services@brent.gov.uk.