Following a change in the law, postal votes no longer last indefinitely, they now last up to 3 years.
You needed to reapply for a postal vote by 31 January 2026, otherwise it will have expired. We will write to you to tell you that it has been cancelled.
If your postal vote has expired, you can apply for a new one.
You’ll need:
- the address where you are registered to vote
- your National Insurance number or other identity documents, for example a passport
You’ll also need to upload a photo of your handwritten signature in black ink on plain white paper.
If you cannot apply online, download and fill in a postal vote application form. Send it to: Electoral Services, Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, College Square, Harlow CM20 1WG.
Cancelling your postal vote
If you no longer want to vote by post, you need to:
- complete a cancellation request form (pdf)
- return it to us by email or post
Contact information
Office
Electoral Services
Civic Centre
The Water Gardens
College Square
Harlow CM20 1WG
01279 446042
Civic Centre
The Water Gardens
College Square
Harlow CM20 1WG
01279 446042
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