If you are unable to get to your polling station or you’d like to nominate someone to vote on your behalf, you can apply for a proxy vote.
Appointing a proxy means that someone else will cast your vote for you.
Your appointed proxy will need to cast your vote at your designated polling station. Your proxy must be registered to vote and eligible to vote at the election.
Once appointed a proxy can also apply for a postal proxy where your ballot papers are sent to them, however this must be set up by the postal vote deadline, which is 5pm Wednesday 19 June 2024.
Apply to vote by proxy
You can apply to vote by proxy online on the GOV.UK website.
You will need to provide:
- your National Insurance number or other identity document, for example a birth certificate
- your signature
- the address and contact details of your proxy
Alternatively, you can complete a proxy vote application form (PDF). Scan and email your completed form to [email protected] or post it to:
Electoral Services
Crowndale Centre
218 Eversholt Street
London
NW1 1BD
Application forms will need to be received by 5pm on Wednesday 19 June 2024 to get a proxy vote for the General Election on 4 July.
If you can't download a form and require a paper version please call 020 7974 4444 to request a paper proxy application.
You can also visit our libraries where printing services are available.
Emergency proxy
If you have a medical or employment emergency which means you can’t go to your polling station on election day, you may be eligible for an emergency proxy.
The deadline for emergency proxy vote applications is 5pm on polling day, Thursday 4 July. With applications received at Camden Town Hall.
Before you apply, read the instructions on the forms carefully to see if you qualify.
Apply for the Medical emergency proxy application form on GOV.UK
Apply for the Employment emergency proxy application form on GOV.UK