Epsom & Ewell residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May

For the first time, residents in Epsom & Ewell will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID.

Accepted forms of ID include:

• A UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport
• A UK, EEA or Commonwealth drivers’ licence
• Some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card.
• Voter Authority Certificate

Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.

The full list of accepted ID is available on the Electoral Commission’s website at electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID.