Collection: Individual Electoral Registration (IER)

The introduction of Individual Electoral Registration (IER) in Great Britain will modernise the way people register to vote, help to tackle electoral fraud and improve confidence in the electoral register.

Since 10 June 2014, everyone can register to vote using the new system. You’ll be asked for your date of birth and National Insurance number. These details are checked against government records to help make sure that registrations are genuine.

To support Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in delivering the transition to IER, the Electoral Commission have published guidance, including ministerial guidance.