Don't Lose Your Vote - LGBTQ+ Photo ID Hub

The law around voting in UK parliamentary elections, local elections, and the elections for Mayor of London and London Assembly has changed. The biggest change to the way we vote is the introduction of photo ID.

Our hub is here to help you cast your ballot. LGBTQ+ people may be uniquely affected by the changes to the law.

What's changing?

What photo ID can I use to vote?

Get free photo ID – Voter Authority Certificate

Applying for photo Voter ID

Advice for trans people | voter ID

Advice for young LGBTQ+ people | voter ID

Your rights | voter ID

FAQs

Register to vote

Language translations

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