Don't lose your right to vote
Each year, in August, we send out voter registration forms to
every residential property in the district in order to collect the
information we need to update the electoral register.
To vote in elections you need to be on the electoral register.
The registration form collects the information we need for a
revised electoral register, which we publish every year on 1
December, or shortly before.
If you do not respond to this form you may not appear on the
revised register and you might lose your right to
vote and it is much harder to obtain credit if you are not
on the register.
You are required by law to give the information asked
for on this form.
Seven important facts about your voter registration form
- Responding to it ensures that you and everyone else eligible
listed on the form will be able to vote.
- Responding to it ensures that you can all still apply for
credit.
- A prompt response saves this Council time and money.
- Responding online or by phone saves us even more money.
- Not responding costs money as we have to send reminders.
- Being on the Council Tax register does not put you on the
electoral register.
- Failing to respond could result in you being prosecuted and
fined!
Completing the voter registration form
Please read the notes on the back of the form carefully before
completing the form. We have also prepared a step by step guide for
completing the voter registration form which may answer any
questions you have:
No changes to your details? - use the internet or freephone
service
The registration form will show details of those who are already
on the register at the property address. If all the details on the
form are correct, you can confirm them by using the internet or
freephone registration services by:
If you use the internet or freephone services you will be asked
for a two-part security code in order to access the system. This
security code can be found in the top right-hand section on the
front of your voter registration form.
You can use the internet and freephone services to choose
whether the names of electors in your household will appear on the
edited register and you can also apply for a postal vote.
If you are unable to use the internet or freephone services
please return the completed form to us by post using the
envelope provided (no stamp is required).
Need to make changes to your details?
If you need to add any new occupants or remove anyone no longer
resident at your address, or make any changes to the other
information printed on the form, you should make the changes to the
form and return it to us by post in the envelope provided.
If you are unsure about any of the details you need to complete
follow the link below for a step by step guide:
16 & 17 year olds and students
Please provide the details of any 16 and 17 year olds at your
address and make sure you include their date of birth so that they
can can vote as soon as they are 18. Students may register
at both their home and college addresses.
Second home owners
Second home owners will be able to register if they make a
declaration stating that they spend an average of 2 to 3 days a
week at their second home. Contact us on 01394
444685 or email
elections@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk for
more details.
Help and further information
If you need any help or further information you can contact us
on 01394 444685 or email
elections@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
and we will be pleased to help
you.