Register to vote

Register to vote

The electoral register is a list of the names and addresses of everyone who is entitled to vote within the borough of Slough. 

Why should I register?

  • The information is required by law.
  • If you are not registered, you cannot vote in elections.
  • You may find it difficult to get credit, loans, a mortgage or bank account as the register is used by credit reference agencies.

Can anyone register to vote?

  • You must be resident in the electoral area.
  • You must be a British, Irish, Commonwealth citizen or citizen of a European Union country.
  • You must be 18 or over, or must attain the age of 18 during the life of the registering period.
  • You must not be subject to any legal incapacity to vote

The Electoral Commission website has more details on who can vote.

Proof of registration

Electoral Services can issue a Certificate of Residence, for the current register year where someone is registered. Anyone who requires a certificate should contact Electoral Services in advance. For more information or for help filling in your registration form email ballotbox@slough.gov.uk.

Monthly alteration deadline dates

We update the Electoral Register monthly between December and September each year. The Electoral Commission has a list of the latest deadlines.