How to register
You can register to vote on the GOV.UK website (external link)
You can register to vote as soon as you are 16, although you cannot vote until you are 18.
To vote in elections in Surrey Heath you must live in Surrey Heath for at least six months of the year and be;
- a British, Irish or Commonwealth citizen; or
- a citizen of a country in the European Union
Checking if you're registered
You can check if you are registered with our Elections team by:
- calling us 01276 707165
- emailing: vote@surreyheath.gov.uk (link sends an email)
Living abroad or moving overseas
If you are a British Citizen living abroad, you can register as an ‘overseas elector’ if you were previously registered to vote or you were previously residing in the borough.
To register as an overseas elector, you can apply online at the Gov.uk website (external link). You will also need to arrange for a postal vote or a proxy vote - further details on how to do so can be found on our How to vote page. Please be aware that postal votes are sent out around 11 working days before an election and must be received by the time polls close to count in an election.