Register to vote

Care home residents have the same right to vote as everyone else.

• Everyone who is eligible to vote should be registered regardless of any illness or disability they may have
• There should be a presumption that a person has the capacity to register to vote
• Only the applicant, or a person with power of attorney, can make the required declaration as part of an application to register to vote

Help registering to vote

Care home residents can be given help registering to vote.

You can make the declaration of truth on their behalf if you have power of attorney.

If they have a physical disability that means they can't write or type, somebody can do this for them. The resident needs to be present to confirm that the information provided is correct.

The application asks for the resident's date of birth and National Insurance number. If this information isn't immediately available, you may need to speak to a relative to get it.

You can apply to register to vote at GOV.UK: Register to vote or call us on 0191 427 7000 to request a paper form.

For more information on voting see how to vote.