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Elections - Members of the Armed Forces

If you are a member of the Armed Forces, or the husband, wife or civil partner of someone in the Armed Forces, you can register to vote either as a service voter or as an ordinary voter. The way you choose to register to vote is up to you and will depend on your personal circumstances.

Service voter

If you are based overseas, or expect to be posted abroad in the next year, it is advisable to register as a service voter. This allows you to be registered at a fixed address in the Borough, even if you move around.

A service voter registration lasts for three years, so once you’re registered, you shouldn’t have to worry about it while you are busy overseas.

If your circumstances change, or the address of your base changes, you should let us know immediately. This is so that important documentation, such as renewal notices, can be sent to the correct place.

Ordinary voter

If you are based in the Borough or return to your home address frequently and are unlikely to change address or be posted overseas in the next year, you can register as an ordinary voter.

This is the type of registration where you will receive an annual canvass registration form through the post at your address once a year between mid-August and November. Ordinary voters need to re-register every year. You don’t need to wait for the annual canvass if you want to register.

To register as a service voter or ordinary voter please click the link below. Please have your National Insurance Number and your date of birth to hand when you register. The process only takes 5 minutes.

What if I'm abroad on election day, how can I vote ?

If you are going to be away from home on election day you can apply to vote by post or appoint someone to vote by proxy on your behalf.

Contact us

Email: elections@dudley.gov.uk

Electoral Services
Council House
Priory Road
Dudley
DY1 1HF