Voting by proxy
The person who can act as your proxy:
- Must be registered to vote
- Can’t vote on behalf of more than:
- Two people, if registered domestically, or
- Four people (two registered overseas, two registered domestically)
- If you nominate a proxy, the person you choose to vote on your behalf will need to show their own photo ID.
The person voting on your behalf can either go to your polling station to cast your vote or apply to vote by post as your proxy.
Applying for a proxy vote
You must already be registered to vote in order to apply to vote by proxy.
There are new rules regarding the application process, these rules were introduced by the Elections Act 2022. You must provide your National Insurance Number to verify your identity when applying to vote by proxy.
Applications to vote by proxy will be rejected where a National Insurance Number is not provided, and you will need to reapply providing the required information.
If you do not have a National Insurance Number, you will need to explain why. We will contact you to supply alternative documents that will help us verify your application.
Apply to vote by proxy online
If you are unable to apply online, you can download an application form. The paper application requires the same information and you will still need to provide your National Insurance Number. This can be found on your National Insurance card, benefit letter, payslip or P60.
If you do not have a printer you can contact Electoral Services so we can send you a paper application. Email electors@shropshire.gov.uk for more information.
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm on the 6th working day before an election.
Application deadlines
The deadline for applications for a proxy vote is 5pm, six working days before an election. However, if you are already registered to vote by post, the deadline to change from a postal vote to a proxy vote is 5pm, 11 working days before an election.
Emergency proxy
You may be able to apply for an emergency proxy in the following situations (it must be something that you became aware of after the normal proxy deadline has already passed, ie 5pm, six working days before polling day). Emergency proxy applications can be made up to 5pm on polling day.
Apply for an emergency proxy vote
Emergency proxy application forms can be downloaded from the GOV.UK website.
Your complete application can be submitted in one of the following ways:
- In person at the Guildhall (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm excluding bank holidays)
- By email to electons@shropshire.gov.uk
- By post
Easy read guidance
View easy read guidance about voting by proxy produced by My Vote My Voice.
Contact
Email elections@shropshire.gov.uk or call us on 0345 678 9015 for more information