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As millions of us head to polling stations to cast our vote at today's General Election , it is important to remember ID so that you can make your voice heard. For the first time at a UK General Election, voters in England, Wales and Scotland will need to bring valid ID in order to cast their vote. This is everything you need to know about what you need to bring to vote today.

Do I need ID to vote in the General Election? Voters across the UK will be required to show ID to vote in General Elections. You can use any of the following accepted forms of photo ID when voting at a polling station. International travel Passport issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, an EEA state or a Commonwealth country Driving and Parking Driving licence issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or an EEA state (this includes a provisional driving licence) A Blue Badge Local travel Older Person’s Bus Pass Disabled Person’s Bus Pass Oyster 60+ Card Freedom Pass Scottish National Entitlement Card 60 and Over Welsh Concessionary Travel Card Disabled Person’s Welsh Concessionary Travel Card Proof of age Identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS card) Other government issued documents Biometric immigration document Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card) National identity card issued by an EEA state Electoral Identity Card issued in Northern Ireland Voter Authority Certificate Ano.



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