Vote by Post

You can vote by post but you don't need a specific reason. You just need to request this by using the form at the bottom of this page.

  
Where can I get my postal vote paperwork sent to?

Postal vote paperwork can be sent to your home address or to any other address that you give.

The paperwork can also be sent overseas but you must consider whether there will be enough time to receive and return your ballot paper by election day.

When will I receive my ballot papers?

Postal votes are usually sent out about a week before election day. When you get your postal voting papers:

• put them somewhere safe

• don't let anyone else handle them

• make sure they are not left where someone else can pick them up. 

When you vote

• complete your ballot paper in secret, on your own 
• don't let anyone else vote for you
  
• don't let anyone else see your vote

• don't give the ballot paper to anyone else

• put the ballot paper in the envelope and seal it up yourself. 

When you return your postal vote

When it's time to send back your paperwork:

• take it to the post box yourself, if you can

• if you can't do that, give it to somebody you trust to post. If there's no other alternative, contact your local electoral registration office to ask them collect it from you

• don't hand it to a candidate or party worker unless no other way is practical

• don't leave it where someone else can pick it up.

Remember this is your vote: keep it to yourself

If anyone tries to help you against your will, or force you to give them your postal vote, you should contact the police immediately.

Need help?

Call us on 0116 2527110. Or email us at electoral.services@leicester.gov.uk.

See Also:

Vote at polling station
Vote by proxy
Registering to vote
Our frequently asked questions.