Proxy Voting
Any registered elector can choose to vote by proxy (appointing someone else to vote on your behalf). If you wish to vote by proxy for a one-off election you will need to give a reason why you are unable to vote in person at your polling station.
However, if you wish to vote by proxy for all future elections, as well as giving a reason you will need to have your application attested (for example, if you work away regularly, your employer may sign your form or if you are unable to visit your polling station because of some disability then your doctor could sign your form).
The person you appoint to vote on your behalf, your proxy, can then vote in person at your appointed polling station. However, your proxy could apply to have your ballot paper sent to them. For further information on this, please contact Electoral Services using the details at the bottom of this page.
Under new legislation, introduced on 1 January 2007, anyone applying for a postal or proxy vote needs to provide a signature specimen their date of birth as a security measure.
You can apply for a proxy vote up until 6 working days before election day, however, you can apply for a proxy vote at any time (note that if your proxy wishes to have your ballot paper sent to them, then the deadline is 11 working days before election day).
Electoral Registration Office
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Guildhall
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
Telephone: 020 8547 5026
Fax: 020 8547 5099
Email: electoral.services@rbk.kingston.gov.uk