Postal Vote Personal Identifier Refresh 2012
From 3 January 2012 we will be carrying out a review of all postal voters whose applications were submitted in 2007. This is in accordance with regulations.
In total, just over 55,000 postal voters will receive a letter asking them to provide their date of birth and signatures so that we can update our records.
The initial deadline for responding to this request is Tuesday 24 January 2012.
If we do not receive a response by this date, a reminder letter will be sent out. The deadline for responding to the reminder is Friday 24 February 2012.
If no response is received by the reminder deadline, the postal vote will be cancelled and a letter sent to this effect.
Having a postal vote cancelled during this exercise does not prevent someone from reapplying.
For assistance completing your Personal Identifier form, please contact 0113 2224411 or email electors@Leeds.gov.uk |
If you wish to vote by post, an application to vote by post is available to download from this page. The form contains a separate sheet of guidance notes, to help you complete your application.
Please note that your form must be printed in accordance with our printing guidelines, as your signature and date of birth will be read electronically and the boxes must therefore be in a specific place on the page.
If you cannot print to these specifications, please contact electoral services on 0113 2224411 and we will post a form to you.
Who can apply for a postal vote and how long will my application be valid for?
Anyone aged 18 or over can apply for a postal vote. You do not need a reason to vote by post. You can apply to vote by post for a particular election, for a set period of time or for all future elections.
What if I am unable to sign?
If you are unable to sign, because of a disability, illness, you are unable to read or write or are unable to sign in a consistent or distinctive manner, you are entitled to apply for a waiver.
A postal vote application form, combined with a signature waiver request can be downloaded from this page (above printing instructions apply), or can be requested by contacting our Helpline on (0113) 222 4411.
Is there a deadline for returning my application?
Yes, in order for a postal vote application to be effective for an election, it must be received by the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Town Hall, The Headrow Leeds at least 11 working days before an election. You can also fax your completed application form to (0113) 247 6732.
What if I do not receive my postal ballot pack or it is lost or spoilt?
You can apply for a replacement pack by going to electoral services, Town Hall, The Headrow Leeds. You will need to bring ID with you, such as your passport, driving licence, bus permit, student card or employee ID card. You can do this up to 5pm on election day. Please contact Electoral Services on 0113 222 4411 for advice before visiting our offices to apply for a replacement.
Any further questions?
If you have any further questions about voting by post, or would like to request an application form please contact us on 0113 2224411 or electors@leeds.gov.uk.