Unable to Vote in Person?
If you find it difficult to get to your local polling station to vote in person on Election Day you may find it easier to have an absent vote. Anyone on the register can have an absent vote; this can be either a postal vote or you can appoint someone else, a proxy, to vote on your behalf.
Postal Voting
If you would like to register to have a postal vote at a particular or all future elections, either contact Electoral Services at the Town Hall on 01372 732152 for a form, or download and print off the registration form attached below:-
Postal Vote form
Completed application forms should then be sent to the Electoral Registration Officer, Town Hall, The Parade, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5BY.
Applications at Election Time
The closing date for receipt of new applications and for changes to or cancellation of existing absent voters appointments (postal and proxy) is 5pm, 11 working days before polling day. The closing date for receipt of new proxy vote applications is 5pm, 6 working days before polling day except in cases where unforeseen illness or incapacity occurs, applications may be made up until 5pm on polling day. All application forms must be sent for the attention of the Electoral Registration Officer at the Town Hall as above.
Proxy Voting
If you would like a form to register as a proxy voter at a particular or all future elections please contact Electoral Services at the Town Hall on 01372 732152.
Election Time
Once you have registered as a postal or proxy voter you will be sent a letter of confirmation of your registration. When an election is called you will also get a communication from the Returning Officer to remind you how you have chosen to vote at the election. This communication may be in the format of a traditional poll card or it may be a letter and it will give you the option to change your mind about having a postal or proxy vote. It will tell you the deadline for cancelling or changing your absent vote registration (see above).
Related Pages
Can you vote?
The Electoral Register (including Electoral Registration Form)
Standing for Elections
Where to vote
Electoral Boundaries
Borough Council Elections
County Council Elections
Parliamentary Elections
European Parliamentary Elections