Council Issues Reminder to Bring Photo ID to Vote


Copies of documents will not be accepted at polling stations

Most people will already have acceptable forms of photo ID
Most people will already have acceptable forms of photo ID

June 28, 2024

Wandsworth Council has issued a reminder to residents that it is now a requirement to bring photo ID to the polling station to be given a ballot paper.

You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable, including:

  • Passport
  • Driving licence (including provisional licence)
  • Blue Badge
  • Certain concessionary travel cards
  • Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
  • Biometric Immigration Document
  • Defence identity card
  • Certain national identity cards

Only original documents are accepted - scanned images or copies will not be accepted.

Wandsworth is responsible for three parliamentary constituencies:

  • Battersea
  • Putney
  • Tooting

A full list of candidates standing in the three constituencies can be found online.

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