Can the electoral register be sold?
You have the choice whether your details are sold to anyone who wants to buy the register. If you do not want your details sold, make sure you tick the relevant column on the form (edited register column) for each person who does not want their information available for sale.
- Do I include my children?
Only include children over 16 years old. A date of birth is required for 16 & 17 year olds so that we know when they become eligible to vote.
- Do I need to return the form if the pre-printed names are correct?
Yes, you do, as we need confirmation that you are still at that address, just sign the form at the bottom, and return. Remember if you do not want you details sold to tick the box to say you do not want your details on the edited register (last column on the right handside). If we do not receive ...
- I already have a postal vote but wish to cancel, how do I do that?
Write a letter to Electoral Services, Canterbury City Council, Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 1YW, saying that you wish to cancel your postal vote. We will acknowledge your application so that you know we have carried out your wishes.
- I am a foreign national, do I put my name on the form?
To be included on the register of electors you must be a British citizen, other Commonwealth citizen, citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a citizen of another member state of the European Union. If you are a citizen of another country please tick the relevant box in part 3 of the form, to tell ...
- I am moving shortly, do I fill the form in?
If you have a definite date for moving which is before the 15 October 2010 then cross off your names on the form and add a note giving the date you are moving. If you are staying in the Canterbury City Council area then please tell us that address so we can make sure you get a form at your new a ...
- I have misplaced my form. How do I get another one?
Call Electoral Services on 01227 862 007 who will arrange for a replacement to be sent.
- I have received a register of electors form at my business address, no-one lives at this address, what do I do?
Tick the relevant box in part 3 of the form, to let us know it is a business premises only.
- I have recently got married/changed my name, what do I do?
If your name has changed please cross out your old name on the form and write in your new name. If you change your name later this year or next year, then please contact us at the time and we will send you the relevant form.
- I haven’t had an envelope delivered to return the form in or I have torn/misplaced the envelope.
All forms were delivered in a white envelope, this is re-useable to return your form in. If you no longer have this please put the form in your own envelope. Our address is on the bottom left hand side of the form. You will need to put a stamp on the envelope.
- I own two properties, can I register at both addresses?
You should only register at one address, at the property you spend most of your time. If the property is your second/holiday home tick the relevant box in part 3 of the form, to let us know.
- I would like a postal vote for future elections, how do I apply?
You can indicate on the register of elector form you would like a postal vote by marking the appropriate box. The form will be sent to you later in the year.
- My son/daughter is away at University should I leave their name on the registration form?
Students may register at their home address and their term time address, but can only vote once at the same election.
- The form has pre-printed the name of a relative/friend who has passed away, what do I do?
Cross them off the registration form, and write deceased against their name.
- The previous occupiers names are pre-printed what do I do?
Cross their names out and include the new details underneath.
- The property is going to be empty for the foreseeable future, do I need to tell you?
Tick the relevant box in part 3 of the form, to let us know the property is going to be empty.
- What is the Register of Electors?
It is a register of all persons eligible to vote
- Who is the Register of Electors form for?
The form is for the people who will be living at the pre-printed address on the form on the 15 October 2010. Please see the back of the form for who to include and exclude.
- Why do you need the date of births of 16/17 year olds?
This is so we know when that person becomes 18 years old, as soon as they are 18 they are entitled to vote.
- Why do you need to know if I am over 70 years old?
We are required to pass a copy of the register to the Courts, so they can summons people for jury service. People over 70 years old cannot sit on a jury.
