The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.
You’ll have to show an official form of photo identification (ID) when you arrive at a polling station to vote. The ID does not need to be in date, if the picture on the ID is still a likeness to you then it will be accepted.
The following photographic ID will be accepted:
• Passport
• Driving license (including provisional license)
• Blue badge
• Certain concessionary travel cards
• Identity card with PASS mark (this includes the All in 1 MK card)
• Biometric Immigration document
• Defence identity card
• Certain national identity cards
If you do not have an official form of photo ID from the above list, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate (VAC)
Further information can be found at the following link on the Milton Keynes City Council website:
Voter ID | Milton Keynes City Council (milton-keynes.gov.uk)