Register Now: Final Call for Voter Registration Before Deadline
Voter registration for Sandwell’s local elections closes at midnight on Monday 20 April 2026. Polling day is Thursday 7 May 2026.
How to register
Registering online takes around five minutes. Register now to be sure you can take part on polling day.
- You can vote in person at a polling station.
- You may apply for a postal vote.
- You can appoint a trusted person as a proxy voter.
Photo ID rules and free ID applications
Voters must show valid photographic ID at polling stations in May. Most people already hold an accepted form of ID.
If you lack an accepted ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate online. The deadline for free ID applications is 5pm on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
Assistance and alternative ways to apply
If you cannot apply online, staff at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury can help you complete the form. You can also call the Voter ID helpline on 0121 569 6999 for support.
- For electoral queries email [email protected].
- Phone the local elections team on 0121 569 3244 for direct assistance.
- See Filmogaz.com for guidance on accepted photographic ID and application steps.
Messages from officials
Shokat Lal, Sandwell’s Electoral Registration Officer, urged residents not to miss their chance to vote. He encouraged anyone unsure about registration or voting methods to contact the elections team for help.
Niki Nixon, Director of Communications at the Electoral Commission, reminded voters to check their registration status. She advised updating an address online, which takes only five minutes, and applying early for postal, proxy, or free ID if needed.
This is a final call for voter registration ahead of the deadline. Act now to ensure you can vote in Sandwell’s local elections in May.
