Register of Electors
This page explains the Register of Electors and how to make sure you are on it.
Annual Registration
We publish a Register of Electors annually. This year the Register of Electors will be published on 16 October 2012. An electoral registration form will be sent to every property in the borough in early July. By completing and returning your form you can ensure you are registered to vote for the following year.
This is a change from previous years, where you will have received your registration form in September. This is due to the election of a Police and Crime Commissioner on 15 November 2012. By sending annual registration forms earlier than in previous years, we can make sure that the Register of Electors is up to date for the election in November.
Only people whose names appear on the register are allowed to vote. You can also be added to the Register of Electors throughout the year from December to June.
People who are entitled to register to vote are:
- British Citizens.
- Citizens of the Irish Republic.
- Citizens of other European Countries - E.U. Citizens can vote at local government and European Parliamentary Elections only.
- Qualifying Commonwealth citizens. This means Commonwealth citizens who have leave to enter or remain in the UK or do not require such leave.
Changes during the year
Between December and June the register is updated monthly. If you have changed address since completing an annual registration form, if you will soon be 18, or if your name does not appear on the Register at all, you can complete a Voter Registration form to have your name added to the Register.
Voter Registration Form (PDF document [65.3Kb]) - please note, some people have reported a line of text appearing upside down on this form. If this happens select 'advanced' and 'print as image' when printing.
This form must be completed and signed by each person applying to be added to the Register and returned to the Electoral Registration Officer, Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SH.
Rolling registration dates for 2012
| If we receive your form before | Your details will be added to the Register on |
|---|---|
| Friday 8 June 2012 | Monday 2 July 2012 |
August 2012 September 2012 October 2012 | No monthly updates during canvass period when all households have to register. A new Register is published on 16 October 2012 |
| Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Thursday 1 November 2012 |
| Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Thursday 8 November 2012 |
Register of Electors
There are two versions of the Register:
Full Register of Electors
This includes everyone who is entitled to vote. It is available to check, under supervision, at the Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SH only.
It is also used by other organisations for prevention and detection of crime and checking your identity when you apply for credit. The law says who can have a copy of the full register and what it can be used for.
Edited Register of Electors
This is available for sale to anyone who requests a copy and can be used for any purpose. You can ask that your name does not appear on the Edited Register by ticking the appropriate box on the annual registration form, voter registration form or by contacting the Council on 01737 276000 or email to elreg@reigate-banstead.gov.uk.
Special assistance
If you need any special assistance in registering or in attending a polling station to vote please contact us for further information.
Why should I vote - video
A short film encouraging you to register to vote in order to have your say on issues that affect you. There is no spoken content.
See also
Borough Council Elections - to see who is standing for election.
Related website
About my vote website an Electoral Commission site with everything you need to know about voting.
Contact
- email customer.services@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
- call the Help Line on 01737 276000.
Last updated : 22/05/2012
