Renewing your existing postal vote application
Following the introduction of the Election Act 2022, the application process for a postal vote has changed. You must now apply for your postal vote every three years. This is a change to the traditional five-yearly signature refresh process.
If you applied for a postal vote before 30 January 2024, you must apply again by 31 January 2026 to remain a postal voter.
Over the next few months, we will be contacting every elector whose postal vote period is due to expire. This communication will include instructions on how to make a new application.
How we will contact you
By email (if we currently have an email address for you)
So that you can spot a genuine email from us:
- the email title will be ‘North Warwickshire Borough Council - postal vote renewal’
- the sender will be: Elections@info.northwarks.gov.uk
By post (if we do not have an email address for you). We will send you a letter and postal vote application form. This form must be completed and returned to the elections team before 31 January 2026.
If no action is taken, then by law we will cancel the postal vote, and the elector will need to vote in person at their local polling station.
If you no longer wish to have a postal vote
Email elections@northwarks.gov.uk In your email, include your name, address, and a request to remove your postal vote application.
How can I apply for a postal vote online?
A new application should be completed before 31 January 2026. As part of your application, you will be required to upload a photo of your handwritten signature in black ink on plain white paper.
Paper
If you are not able to complete an application using the online service, you can download a paper application form.
Completed forms can either be emailed to elections@northwarks.gov.uk or posted to Electoral Services, Council House, South St, Atherstone, CV9 1DE