Updated: Added information about opting out of the open register.
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 or update their details 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.
Contact your local Electoral Registration Office if you want to remove your name from the open register.
To support Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in delivering the transition to IER, the Electoral Commission have published guidance, including ministerial guidance.