You can apply to vote by post as long as your details have been entered onto the electoral register. If you aren't registered to vote, you can do so on GOV.UK.
If you will be away on polling day, at work or on holiday, are physically unable or just don't have the time to get to a polling station to vote in person, you can still exercise your democratic right to vote. You may have moved house since the electoral register was drawn up and have not yet joined the register at your new address.
You can choose either to vote by post or to appoint someone else - a proxy - to vote on your behalf.
You don't need to give any reason for voting this way and can apply to vote by post for all future elections, a fixed period, or for one election if you were unable to vote in person on that day.
Signing the postal vote form
For security reasons all postal and proxy vote applications must include a signature and date of birth. Be careful when signing within the signature box and avoid going into the shaded grey border as the scanner cannot then read it.
If you are unable to provide a signature due to any disability, you can request a waiver for the signature requirement. The request must include the reason(s) for the request along with the name and address of any person who has assisted with the completion of the application. Contact Arun District Council to request a personalised waiver application form.
Postal and proxy vote applications
Please see the attached files at the foot of this page.
You will need to print the relevant form to complete it. Then you can scan it and return it via email or by post.
Contact details for Arun District Council
- Find out ways to vote
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 01903 737616
- Completed forms should be sent to:
Electoral Services
Arun District Council
Arun Civic Centre
Maltravers Road
Littlehampton
BN17 5LR