Voter ID - Voter Authority Certificate

The Voter Authority Certificate is a new free voter photo document available for those without any other form of photo ID. An elector can use the Voter Authority Certificate as their photo ID to prove who they are in a polling station.

The Certificate will show an elector’s name and photograph, the date of issue, the issuing local authority, an appropriate identifier, and a recommended renewal date of 10 years from issue.

There is an application form to complete, and you will need to provide a photo of yourself as part of the application.

If you let us know you have a disability on your application form, the photo you supply:

• doesn’t need to have a plain expression
• doesn’t need to have your eyes open and visible

If you are unable to take your photo or you don’t think it meets the photo standards, please get in touch with NKDC to discuss this and the options available. 

NKDC can arrange to take a photo for you at the NKDC offices if you would like to use this service, please book an appointment either by phone 01529 414155 or email customer services.

If you are not yet registered to vote and you don’t have any ID available, then you will need to register to vote first. You can register to vote online. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call NKDC on 01529 414155 to make a telephone application or request an application form is posted to you. An application form can also be collected from the NKDC offices in Sleaford.

Yes, you can still use the same Voter Authority Certificate if you move house either in the same local authority area or any other local authority area in England or Wales.