Deadline on Postal Vote for 7 May 2026 Elections

You’ll need to apply by 5pm on 21 April 2026 to get a postal vote for the 7 May 2026 elections.

Click on the link below to apply on line:

Apply for a postal vote – GOV.UK

To apply for a postal vote you’ll need:

• the address where you are registered to vote
• your National Insurance number or other identity documents, for example a passport
• the specific date of the election or referendum you want to make a postal vote, if you only want a one-off postal vote

You’ll also need to upload a photo of your handwritten signature in black ink on plain white paper.

If you cannot provide a signature or one that always looks the same, you may be able to apply for a postal vote signature waiver within the service.

You might be asked for extra documents to identify you.

Need help? Get in touch with your local electoral registration team. They can tell you if you’re on the electoral register, or if you’ve registered for a postal or proxy vote.

• http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/
• 0121 303 2731