4.4 If you don't have ID
If a young person doesn’t have any accepted photo ID, they can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.
To apply, they will need:
- A recent photo of themselves
- Their date of birth and National Insurance number
- To be registered to vote first
They can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate online here.
You can also apply via post using this form.
It’s important to apply in plenty of time before the election, late applications won’t be accepted. See the next section for the deadline.

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