Forms available to request relating to the electoral register
Below are the types of forms that are available to request via the website. If the below do not meet your requirements please use the contact details at the bottom of this page to contact the elections team who will try to help.
Change of name form
A change of name form is used to update your name on the electoral register if it has legally changed. This could be due to marriage or by dead poll for example.
Confirmation of Registration Letter
A Confirmation of Registration letter can be used to confirm your current entry on the electoral register verifying how long you have been registered to vote at a certain address. We are unable to provide confirmation of registration letters for previous addresses.
Voter Authority Certificate
Voter Authority certificates are a free piece of photo identification which can be used to enable electors to vote in person if they have no other acceptable types of Photo ID. For a full list of current acceptable forms of Photo ID required to vote please check the following link. Gov.UK - Photo ID you'll need
You can apply for a VAC online at Gov.uk - Apply for photo ID to vote or you can download a paper form at Gov.UK - Apply for a voter authority certificate by post if you're living in the UK .
If you are unable to do this then please use the form below to request one to be sent to you.
Proxy vote application
A proxy vote allows you to appoint another registered elector to cast your vote for you so that you do not have to go to the polling station yourself.
You can apply for a proxy online at Gov.UK - Apply for a proxy vote or you can download a paper form at Gov.UK - Proxy voting application forms
If you are unable to do this then please use the form below to request one to be sent to you.
Postal Vote Application
A postal vote is used to enable you to cast your vote before polling day if you cannot get to the polling station.
You can apply for a PV online at Apply for a postal vote or you can download a paper form at Gov.UK - Apply for a postal vote
If you are unable to do this then please use the form below to request one to be sent to you.
Postal Vote with Signature Waiver Application
A postal vote with a signature waiver is available for people who are either unable to physically sign or who are unable to provide a consistent signature. Your Postal vote will arrive at the same time as a regular postal vote, but it will only require yourself or someone you trust to help fill in the date of birth section. The area that would normally ask for a signature will say 'Waiver Granted'.
You can apply for a Postal Vote with signature waiver online at Apply for a postal vote
If you are unable to do this then please use the form below to request one to be sent to you.
Postal Proxy Vote
If you have been appointed to act as a proxy for another elector, then you can cast that vote by post if you are unable to get to their polling station on polling day. This would work the same as a regular postal vote that would get sent to the proxy in the weeks before an election giving them time to complete and return.
If you require this application, then please complete the form below and one will be sent to you.
If you need help filling in this form or if you cannot find the form that you need, you can contact the relevant elections team using the details below.
Electoral Services contact details and postal address
Electoral Services (Lewes district)
- Phone: 01273 471600
- Email: [email protected]
- Forms should be returned to:
Lewes Electoral Services
Town Hall, Grove Road
Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
Electoral Services (Eastbourne)
- Phone: 01323 410000
- Email: [email protected]
- Forms should be returned to:
Eastbourne Electoral Services
Town Hall, Grove Road
Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
