Postal Voting
New Forest District Council (NFDC) are encouraging residents to reapply for postal votes.
Following recent changes to the Elections Act, a postal vote will now last for 3 years then residents must reapply.
If postal votes were in place before 31 October 2023, residents will need to reapply before it expires on 31 January 2026.
Over the next few months, NFDC be getting in touch with those affected to let them know what they need to do.
It’s quick, easy and secure to reapply. Residents need to fill in their details, including their National Insurance number and upload a signature at https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
Alternatively, residents can download a paper form from NFDC’s website at https://newforest.gov.uk/votebypost, staff at local offices are able to assist if needed, or NFDC can send one in the post.
If residents no longer wish to vote by post, they can send NFDC an email at electoralservices@nfdc.gov.uk with their name and address.
