Voting by Post
Voting by post is a convenient and secure way to vote if you are unable or prefer not to vote in person. Your postal vote can be sent to any UK or overseas address.
Apply for a Postal Vote
You can apply for a postal vote online at any time. Applications can be made for:
- A specific election
- A fixed period
- Up to three years
Apply to Vote Online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
Request a paper application form at electors@sefton.gov.uk or by calling 0345 140 0845
Existing Postal Voters
Under electoral law, postal voters must reapply for their postal vote every 3 years.
If your current postal vote is due to expire, we will contact you with instructions on how to renew it. Where we hold an email address, we will contact you by email. If we do not have an email address, we will write to you.
If you receive an email notice from us, you can renew your postal vote online without waiting for a letter.
You must make an application before the 31 January in the year following the date of the notice.
Returning Your Postal Vote
When you receive your postal voting pack:
- Follow the instructions
- Complete your ballot paper.
- Complete the postal voting statement.
- Return both documents in the envelopes provided.
To ensure your vote is counted, please follow all instructions carefully. Postal vote packs can be returned by post or handed in at a designated location in accordance with electoral law:
- Bootle Town Hall
- Southport Town Hall
- Any Polling Station on Election Day
Important Deadlines
The next scheduled local elections in Sefton are on Thursday 6 May 2027, the deadline to apply for, amend or cancel a postal vote is 5.00 pm on Tuesday 20 April 2027.
Postal Votes must be received before 10.00pm on the date of the election.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about postal voting, renewing your postal vote, or completing your postal vote pack, please contact the Electoral Services Team.
Email: electors@sefton.gov.uk
Tel : 0345 140 0845
Filling Out Your Postal Vote