General election 2024: the types of ID you can use to vote

For the first time in a UK general election, you will need photo ID to vote. And if you have questions about what type of ID is valid, we’re here to help.

You must know that the photo ID you present at the polling station is the original version. You cannot use a photo, phone picture or photocopy of your ID.

If you have not already received any of the identification forms listed below, you can still vote. However, you will need to apply for an electoral authority certificate. The deadline to do so is Wednesday 26 June at 5pm.

The general election takes place on Thursday, July 4. Votes will begin to be counted after polls close at 10pm, with results announced overnight, starting in the early hours of Friday morning (July 5). CoventryLive will be bringing you all the latest local and national general election news tonight, so join us on the home page.

You can find a list of key general election dates to keep up to date here.

What ID can I take to vote?

In accordance with UK Government website the following types of ID are accepted when you go to vote:

• a UK or Northern Ireland photo driving license (full or provisional)

• a driver’s license issued by a EU country Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Isle of Man or any of the Channel Islands

• a British passport

• a passport issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or a Commonwealth country

• a PASS card (National Proof of Age Standards Scheme)

• a blue badge

• a biometric residence permit (BRP)

• a defense identity card (MOD 90 form)

• a national identity card issued by the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein

• a Northern Ireland electoral ID card

• a certificate of electoral authority

• an anonymous voter document

You can also use one of the following travel permits as photo ID when you vote:

For more information on candidates running in constituencies in the local area, you can see the Coventry candidates here; Nuneaton apply here; Bedworth and North Warwickshire candidates here; Rugby candidates here; Kenilworth and Southam here; Stratford-on-Avon candidates here; Warwick and Leamington candidates here; Meriden and Solihull East candidates here; and candidates Solihull West and Shirley here.

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