Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm on polling day, and are usually public buildings like schools or local halls.
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You can take your polling card with you to show who you are, but you don’t have to.
Give your name and address to the staff inside the polling station when you arrive.
You’ll be given a ballot paper containing a list of the people, parties or other options you can vote for.
You can get
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Postal voting
Anyone can request to vote by post instead of going to a polling station, providing you appear on the electoral register.
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If you don't have access to a printer,
contact us and we will post one to you.
Please ensure you include your date of birth and sign the form. This will be your personal identifier and will be electronically checked against your postal vote at elections to prevent election fraud.
Please return completed applications for postal voting to:
Electoral Services
County Hall
Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
Proxy voting
A proxy vote means that you appoint someone to vote on your behalf if you are unable to get to the polling station on Election Day.
To vote by proxy, you’ll need to be registered to vote and will need to complete the correct form for your circumstances.
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Please return completed applications for proxy voting to:
Electoral Services
County Hall
Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
Emergency Proxy Voting
In certain circumstances, where you have an emergency that means you can't vote in person, you can apply for an emergency proxy.
This must be something that you weren't aware of before the normal proxy vote deadline.
- You have a disability
- You are away for work
- You are self-isolating due to COVID-19
Emergency Proxy applications can be made up to 5pm on polling day.
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