Postal votes can be sent anywhere, either inside or outside the United Kingdom (if, for example, you are going on holiday).  Remember, though, that if the address is outside the UK your postal vote will take time to reach you and you will need to return it in time for your vote to be counted.

If you move house you must tell the Electoral Registration Officer immediately, or you may lose your postal vote.

Please remember that there is always a deadline by which you must make a postal vote application in time for a particular election.  This day and time will be advertised closer to the election date – it is always 5.00 p.m. on the eleventh day before the election.

Cancelling your postal vote
You can cancel your postal vote, but you must tell us in writing.  We need to receive this at least 11 working days before an election or you will still be sent a postal vote and will not be able to vote at a polling station at that election.

Voting by proxy
If you have difficulty getting to the polling station because, for example, you have mobility problems or your work regularly takes you away from home, and a postal vote is not suitable for your needs, you can appoint somebody (a proxy) to vote on your behalf.  If you wish to vote by proxy please contact us for more information.

Further Information
If you have any questions about elections or electoral registration, then please contact us on 01621 875746/875880, or email elections@maldon.gov.uk.