Application to vote by proxy for a member
of the armed forces
Voting by proxy
Proxy voting m
eans that if you aren’t able to cast your vote in person, you can have someone you trust
cast your vote for you.
You can use this form to apply to vote by proxy if you are a member of the armed forces or a spouse or
civil partner of someone who is.
Both you and your proxy must be registered and eligible to vote.
A person can only be a proxy for close relatives and up to two other people at an election or referendum.
Close relatives are the spouse, civil partner, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, child or grandchild of the
applicant.
For more information, speak to your Unit Registration Officer or contact us.
How do I apply to vote by proxy?
You must ask someone who is willing and capable to be your proxy and vote on your behalf.
If you are registered to vote in Grampian (Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire or Moray) fill in this proxy vote
application form. If you are registered as a service voter you do not need support for your application.
Make sure you complete all sections of the form
, even if you have already given the information on your
service voter registration form and supply your date of birth and signature. You need to give your date of
birth and signature on this application form. This information is needed to prevent fraud. If you are unable
to sign this form, please contact us.
Return your form to us by email at ero@grampian-ero.gov.uk or by post to Grampian Electoral
Registration Officer, Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GE
When applying for a new proxy vote, you must return your proxy vote application form to reach us by
5pm, 6 working days before the poll.
When changing or cancelling an existing proxy, postal or postal proxy vote, you must return your proxy
vote application form to reach us by 5pm, 11 working days before the poll.
If you miss the deadline for applying to vote by proxy you can still apply for an emergency proxy in a
limited number of circumstances up until 5pm on polling day. Contact us for details.
If you are not already registered to vote, you must register before applying for a proxy vote. The
deadline to register to vote is midnight, 12 working days before the poll. Register to vote online at
www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
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