Voting by proxy
Voting by proxy is a convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station. You may also consider appointing a proxy if you feel a vote by post will not reach you in time for you to post it back to us by the close of poll (10pm) on election day.
"By proxy" just means that you appoint someone you trust to vote on your behalf at your polling station or if it is more convenient you can appoint someone to vote for you by post, a postal proxy.
To vote by proxy, you will need to be on the Electortal Register and have sent an application form. Fill in the application form, sign it, and send it back to the Registration Officer at:
North Hertfordshire District Council
Council Offices
Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3JF
Can I apply for a proxy vote?
When you apply for a proxy vote you have to provide a reason. You can apply for a proxy vote if:
- You are unable to go to the polling station for one particular election, for example, if you are away on holiday
- You have a physical condition that means you cannot go to the polling station on election day
- Your employment means that you cannot go to the polling station on election day
- Your attendance on an educational course means that you cannot go to the polling station on election day
- You are a British citizen living overseas
- You are a crown servant or a member of Her Majesty's Armed Forces
Read the notes that accompany the application form to find out if you need to get someone to support your application and who can do it.
When can I apply to vote by proxy?
The deadline for applying to vote by proxy is normally 6 working days before an election. However, if you have a medical emergency 6 days before election day or after, you can apply to vote by emergency proxy if the emergency means that you cannot go to the polling station in person.
Who can vote on my behalf?
Anyone can be your proxy at an election as long as they are eligible to vote in that type of election and they are willing to vote on your behalf.
You cannot be a proxy for more than two people at any one election, unless they are a close relative.
