The two different types of electoral register and how to keep your details up to date
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You must register to vote if you are asked to and you are eligible. If you don't register, you could be fined.
Different elections have different eligibility. Gov.uk provides more information on the types of elections and who can vote in them.
Types of election and who can vote on GOV.UK
There are 2 versions of the electoral register.
The open register is available to anyone who wants to buy a copy. This is the version companies can buy and use for marketing purposes, such as sending you unsolicited mail. If you don't want to be on the open register, you can use our enquiry form to request that you be opted out. To use this form, you need to be signed in to your My B&D Account. If you don’t have one, you can create a My B&D Account.
Electoral register enquiry form
The full register has the name and address of everyone registered to vote. It's used for:
You must register again if you’ve changed address, name or nationality. You can also change whether you are on or off the open register by contacting us at electoral.services@lbbd.gov.uk.
Use the register to vote service to update your details on the electoral register.
Update your electoral register details
To remove an elector off of the Electoral Register you will need to send us a signed letter or email electoral.services@lbbd.gov.uk with their name, address and the reason you wish for them to be removed.
You can view copies of the electoral register in person if you want to
Use our enquiry form to make an appointment. To use this form, you need to be signed in to your My B&D Account. If you don’t have one, you can create a My B&D Account. You can't register to vote using this form, instead use the register to vote service.