Who can register to vote?

You can register to vote if you are 

- aged 16 or over. Though some 16 and 17 year olds are able to be included on the register of electors as an 'attainer'. They will then be able to vote as soon as they are 18.

- resident in the UK (except for service voters or overseas voters who can reside abroad).

- a British citizen or an Irish citizen. 

You can also register if you have permission to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man - or you do not need permission - and you’re a:

  • Commonwealth citizen 
  • citizen of Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal or Spain 
  • citizen of another EU country, if you have had permission to enter or stay - or not needed permission - since 31 December 2020, and this has continued without a break

Qualifying citizens of the European Union (who are not Commonwealth citizens or citizens of the Republic of Ireland) can vote in local elections in the UK and some referendums but are not able to vote in UK Parliamentary general elections.

Check if you are eligible to register.

Electoral Services

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 3034