Who can register to vote in elections in the UK?
- You have to be 18 or older to vote. You can register to
vote when you are 16.
People who are entitled to vote:
- British citizens.
- Citizens of the Irish Republic.
- Citizens of other European Union countries - EU citizens will
be registered as local government electors only (except citizens of
Cyprus, Malta and the Irish Republic, who can vote in all
elections). For more information about registering to vote in
European Parliamentary elections, please contact us on
01394 444685.
- Qualifying Commonwealth citizens - this means Commonwealth
citizens who have leave to enter or remain in the UK or do not
require such leave.
- Citizens of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or a British
Overseas Territory living in the UK.
Follow this link for a full
list of the nationalities entitled to register to
vote in elections in the UK.
You can register only for the address where you are
resident. Students may register at both their home
and college addresses.
Second home owners are 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.
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.