In the UK, you usually don’t need your polling card to vote—it’s mainly there to tell you your polling station and details.[3][5]
What to do if you don’t have your polling card
- If you’re registered to vote, you can typically still vote even if the card didn’t arrive or you lost it.[3]
- If you think you should have received one but haven’t, contact your electoral registration office / local council (they can help confirm your polling location).[5]
Quick check
- The polling card helps you find where to vote, but your registration status is what matters most.[4][10]
If you tell me whether you’re voting in England/Scotland/Wales/Northern Ireland (and whether it’s local elections or something else), I can tailor the guidance to your area.
Sources
An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
www.gov.ukLocal elections are taking place for 136 local authorities on 7 May, including some of the largest cities in the country and the whole of London.Can I still register to vote? The deadline for voter…
www.independent.co.ukWe use GovDelivery to send you emails, which is secure and you can choose to stop receiving emails at any time. Find out more in our Privacy notice. On this page: To vote on election day as well as being registered to vote, you also need to make sure you have a suitable form of ID and you know where you need to go if you are voting in person or on behalf of someone else.
www.eastriding.gov.ukA guide for journalists on the local elections in England in May 2023
www.electoralcommission.org.ukIf you want to vote in the election but don't have a polling card, don't worry, you can vote without it
www.moneysavingexpert.comEONI - Electoral Office for Northern Ireland
www.eoni.org.ukYour voter information card confirms you’re registered to vote and tells you when and where to cast your ballot. Here’s what you need to know about when to expect it in the mail — and what happens if you don’t receive it.
www.cbc.ca