Reapplying for your postal vote
You may receive an email or letter from us about postal or proxy voter reapplications.
Following changes introduced by the Elections Act 2022, absent voters (postal, proxy and postal proxy voters) are now required to reapply every three years. This helps to ensure the security and accuracy of the absent voter system.
We will always contact you in good time before you need to reapply for your postal vote.
Reapply now
You don't have to wait to receive our reapplication reminder to make a new application.
Reapplying now will make sure the signature we have for you is up to date, reducing the risk of your postal vote being rejected because your signature does not match our records. It also avoids reminders in the post, which helps save paper. If you have applied online, you do not need to complete a paper application.
Apply for a postal vote (GOV.UK)
What you need to reapply
You'll need to provide your National Insurance number so that your identity can be verified.
If you do not have a National Insurance number or it cannot be matched, you’ll need to provide supporting documents, and it may take longer to process your application. An example of a supporting document is a copy of your passport or driver’s licence.
If you are not able to apply online you can download and print a paper application form (GOV.UK), or you may request a paper form to be posted to you by emailing elreg@reigate-banstead.gov.uk or by telephone on 01737 276 794.
If you are unable to supply a consistent signature as part of your application, please ensure you complete the relevant section to let us know why.
I don’t want to vote by post
If you no longer want to vote by post please complete the absent vote cancellation form (PDF).
How we will contact you
If you have not provided us with your email address, or you do not reapply for your postal vote after being sent an email, we will post a letter that includes a paper application form.
Please help us to minimise costs by responding to your reapplication notice email as soon as possible.
When are the next elections?
The next scheduled local government elections in Reigate & Banstead will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.