Benefits of registering
Did you know that not being on the electoral register can negatively impact your credit score?
This can make it difficult when opening bank accounts, arranging rental agreements or mortgages.
Lenders use the information from the electoral register to confirm your identify when you make an application for credit. The register shows your name and address and also how long you have been registered at that address.
Making sure your electoral register details are up-to-date is a straightforward process and an easy way of keeping your credit report as accurate as possible.
As well as being used for electoral purposes and checking credit applications the electoral register is also used for other limited purposes specified in law, such as:
- detecting crime (e.g. fraud)
- calling people for jury service
The deadline to apply to vote in the 2024 General Election was Tuesday 18th June 2024. You will be able to check if you are registered to vote for any future elections soon.
If I pay Council Tax, am I automatically registered to vote?
Registering for council tax does not automatically put you on the electoral register.