Apply for or cancel a postal vote
Apply online for a postal vote:
You can now apply online for a postal vote. You must be registered to vote before you can apply for a postal vote.
As with registering to vote, we'll need to confirm your identity before we can process your postal vote application. You'll need this information to complete the application:
- the address where you are registered to vote
- your National Insurance number or other identity documents, for example a passport
- the specific date of the election or referendum you want to make a postal vote, if you only want a one-off postal vote
You’ll also need to upload a photo of your handwritten signature in black ink on plain white paper.
If you cannot provide a signature or one that always looks the same, you may be able to apply for a postal vote signature waiver within the service.
You might be asked for extra documents to identify you.
Apply for a postal vote using a paper form:
If you want to apply for a postal vote using a paper application form, download a postal vote application form. You should then either:
- email your completed form (as an attachment) to esu@manchester.gov.uk
- or send it by post to: Electoral Registration Officer, Electoral Services Unit, Manchester City Council, Lawton Street, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2EZ (you cannot hand your form in at this address.)
Help with your postal vote application
Postal vote application forms must be signed. If you’re unable to, you may be eligible for a signature waiver. Contact the Electoral Services Unit about this by email to esu@manchester.gov.uk or call 0161 234 1212.
Cancelling your postal vote
If you don't want to vote by post any more, please email us at esu@manchester.gov.uk with your full name and address and we can cancel this for you. Alternatively you can ring us on 0161 234 1212. You must cancel your postal vote by 5pm, 11 working days before the day of election.