You can only register yourself to vote. You can’t register a family member, even if they live in the same property.

Register to vote on GOV.UK

If you can’t register online, you can register by either:

• printing paper forms from the GOV.UK 
• calling us on 01202 123 400. 

Check if you're already registered to vote

You can check (for free) if you're already on the electoral register by:

• completing our general enquiry form
• calling us on 01202 123 400 
• emailing us at elections@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

After you've registered

You’ll get a letter from us confirming that you’re registered, or asking you for more information.

Changes to your registration

If you have moved you will need to either:

• register to vote on gov.uk
• call us on 01202 123 400 (Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4:30pm)
• email us at elections@bcpcouncil.gov.uk (to be sent a form to register).

If your name has changed you will need to either: 

• completing our general enquiry form
• call us on 01202 123 400 (Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4:30pm) 
• email us at elections@bcpcouncil.gov.uk (to be sent a form to register).

You will need to provide us with a copy of proof of your change of name.

Monthly updates and statutory dates for applications for registration

You can apply to be included in the Register of Electors at any time. If your application is successful, you'll be added at the next monthly update.

If we get your application form by…	Your details will be changed on…
Friday 11 December 2020	Monday 4 January 2021
Friday 8 January 2021	Monday 1 February 2021
Friday 5 February 2021	Monday 1 March 2021
Wednesday 10 March 2021	Thursday 1 April 2021
Monday 12 April 2021	Tuesday 4 May 2021
Monday 10 May 2021	Tuesday 1 June 2021
Wednesday 9 June 2021	Thursday 1 July 2021
Friday 9 July 2021	Monday 2 August 2021
Tuesday 10 August 2021	Wednesday 1 September 2021
There are no monthly updates during October and November because all households are asked to give their information to the Electoral Registration Officer during the annual canvass period.  A full electoral register will be published by 1 December 2021.