Can anyone access the electoral register?
Can anyone access the electoral register?
It is a criminal offence for anyone to supply or use the register for anything else. The open register is an extract of the electoral register, but is not used for elections. It can be bought by any person, company or organisation. For example, it is used by businesses and charities to confirm name and address details.
How do I get a copy of my open electoral register?
If you wish to buy the open register, email [email protected]. The Council does not set the charges that are made for purchasing the register. The cost is set out in the ‘Representation of the People’ Acts and is the same across the United Kingdom.
How do I remove my name from the electoral register?
To remove an elector off of the Electoral Register you will need to send us a signed letter or email [email protected] with their name, address and the reason you wish for them to be removed.
What details are held on the electoral register?
The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everybody who is registered to vote in public elections.
What is a marked register?
A ‘Marked Register’ is a copy of the register that has a mark by the name of each elector who has voted. It serves as the record of who has voted in the election, and it is kept for a year after the election. After an election anyone can inspect the marked register, and certain people can purchase a copy of it.
What is the difference between the open register and the electoral register?
The open register is an extract of the electoral register, but is not used for elections. It can be bought by any person, company or organisation. For example, it is used by businesses and charities to confirm name and address details.
What does being on the open register mean?
The open register is an extract of the electoral register which can be bought by any person, company or organisation. The open register is used by: businesses checking the identity and address of people who apply for their services such as insurance, goods hire and property rental, as well as when they shop online.
What is the edited register of electors?
Edited Register: As explained in paragraph 1, the edited register contains the names and addresses of persons whose details can be used for a purpose other than an electoral or other statutory purpose, e.g. for direct marketing use by a commercial or other organisation.