The Electoral Registration Officer has a legal duty to make sure the details held on the Register of Electors are up to date and accurate.
Every year, from August through to November, we get in touch with every household in the Borough. This may be by:
- SMS
- Post
- Telephone
Click the link below if you want to:
- make changes to the details we hold on the Register of Electors
- confirm that the information we hold is still correct
When prompted, enter part 1 and part 2 of your security code.
If there is no change to the information, you can use the automated telephone response service 0800 197 9871. When prompted enter part 1 and part 2 of your security code.
OR
Text NO CHANGE with your security codes to 80212. Please note, your network provider may make an additional charge to your normal standard text rate for use of this service. Your security codes are included in the communication you receive.
New residents
The canvass communication is an enquiry form only. Responding does not automatically add you to the register. Click the link below to register online. You will need your date of birth and national insurance number to complete the registration.
We can also send you a personalised registration form. Or you can contact the Electoral Services team on 01384 814740 and someone will complete the registration on your behalf.
Two registers
Using information received from the public, registration officers keep two registers – the electoral register and the open register (also known as the edited register).
The electoral register
The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to vote in public elections. The register is used for electoral purposes, such as making sure only eligible people can vote. It is also used for other limited purposes specified in law, such as:
- Detecting crime (e.g. fraud)
- Calling people for jury service
- Checking credit applications
The open 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.
Your name and address will be included in the open register unless you ask for them to removed. Removing your details from the open register does not affect your right to vote.
Data Protection Statement
The purpose for collecting your personal details on these forms is to enable us to add your name to the register of electors. The Council will store your details securely and confidentially within the Electoral Services system. Access to the information you provide will be on a strictly need to know basis. The information will be retained for as long as you appear on the Register of Electors or as appropriate according to Electoral Legislation, before being securely disposed of/deleted from our systems. This information may be shared internally with other council departments and externally with other organisations or partners, for example other local authorities, central government departments, credit reference agencies and other organisations involved in the detection and prevention of crime.
Contact us
Email: elections@dudley.gov.uk
Electoral Services
Council House
Priory Road
Dudley
DY1 1HF
