Scotland - Apply for Voter Identity (ID) Card

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Procedure

To Apply for Voter Identity (ID) Card in Scotland the applicant must for Voter Authority Certificate (VAC).

Apply Online

1. To Apply for Voter Identity (ID) Card, the applicant must make the application online via the following link link
2. The applicant must click “Start Now” to start the application.
3. Next the applicant must answer the questionaries that are required.
4. Next the applicant must fill in all the required details in the application form.
5. Upload the necessary documents that are mentioned in “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Review and submit the application.
7. The fee for this procedure is free of cost.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. After successful verification, the authority will issue the voter id by post.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by Post

1. To Apply for Voter Identity (ID) Card, the applicant has to mail their completed application to local Electoral Registration Office link

Note: The Applicant has to enter their post code to find the nearby offices to them

1. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link – [ link
2. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Mail the completed application form and required documents to local Electoral Registration Office.
6. The fee for this procedure is free of cost.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. After successful verification, the authority will issue the voter id by post.
10. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form link

You must provide either:

• copies of THREE documents from the lists below with at least one document being from list A (the other two can be from either list) or
• copies of FOUR documents from list B. Please include copies of the documents when sending your application form (do not send originals), or tick the box at the bottom to say you cannot provide the required documents.

Supporting documents list, A:

• Birth certificate
• Marriage or civil partnership certificate
• Adoption certificate
• Firearms certificate (granted under the Firearms Act 1968)
• Paper driving licence (not photocard)
• Record of a bail decision (issued in England or Wales)
• Driving licence with photo (not issued in UK, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man) which must be valid for at least 12 months from the date the applicant entered the UK

Supporting documents list B:

• Bank or building society statement, or account confirmation letter
• Utility bill
• Credit card statement
• Benefits (or benefits entitlement) statement
• Mortgage statement
• P45 or P60 form
• Pension statement
• Council tax statement, or demand letter

Office Locations & Contacts

Local Electoral Registration Office
Electoral Registration Officer
Westminster City Council
14th Floor, City Hall
64 Victoria Street
SW1E 6QP
Local Electoral Registration Office - link
Note: The Applicant must enter their post code to find the nearby offices to them

Eligibility

Here are the eligibility criteria for applying for a Voter ID Card.

• The applicant must be registered to vote in an election where photo ID is required.
• The applicant must not have any other form of accepted photo ID.
• The applicant must be able to provide proof of your identity and address.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure is free of cost.

Validity

• The Voter Identity (ID) Card is valid for 15 years.

Documents to Use

• Application form – link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• National Insurance number

Need for the Document

• The Voter Identity (ID) Card (Voter Authority Certificate) is a document that you can use to vote in person in certain elections in Great Britain where photo ID is required. It is not a form of photo ID itself, but it proves your identity and address so that you can be issued with a polling card.

Information which might help

• For more information – link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

link

Others

More information which might help people.