The Mayor of London and Greater London Assembly elections (GLA) will be held on 2 May 2024.
A photo ID is now required to vote in polling stations. Anyone who does not show a valid form of photo ID will not be able to vote.
What documents can you use as photo ID?
There are 22 acceptable forms of ID, including:
- passports
- driving licences
- Older or Disabled Person’s bus passes
- Oyster 60+ cards
You will only need to show one form of photo ID. It needs to be the original version and not a photocopy. The name stated on your ID must be the same name that you used to register to vote.
What if I don’t have photo ID?
You can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, if:
- you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID
- you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you
- you’re worried about using an existing form of ID for any other reason, such as the use of a gender marker
You need to register to vote before applying for a Voter Authority Certificate. The deadline to register to vote for the elections is Tuesday 16 April.
The deadline to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate before the May elections is Wednesday 24 April.
Take action now!
Check you have the right ID in time for polling day. If you do not possess an accepted form of photo ID, apply for a Voter Authority Certificate as soon as possible.
Make sure you are registered by midnight, Tuesday 16 April to vote in these elections. Register to vote now.
For more information on Voter ID, click here.