Electoral register

We keep 2 versions of the electoral register:

the electoral register (the full register)
the open register, also known as the edited register

The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to vote.

The register is used for electoral purposes, such as making sure only eligible people can vote. It is also used for other limited purposes specified in law, such as:

detecting crime, such as fraud
calling people for jury service
checking credit applications

Open register

The open register is based on the electoral register but is not used for elections.

It can be bought by any person, company or organisation. For example, it is used by businesses and charities to check name and address details.

Your name and address will be included in the open register unless you ask for them to be removed.

Opting out of the open register

Removing your details from the open register does not affect your right to vote.

You can choose not to be listed on the open register when:

you register to vote
you respond to our annual update to the electoral register
you make a request at any other time

Change of details on the electoral register

Change of name

If you have recently changed your name and need to update it on the electoral register, you can:

You will need to provide us with a copy of one of the following documents, which you can upload with the form:

marriage or civil partnership certificate
overseas marriage or civil partnership certificate
amended birth certificate
deed poll or change of name deed
birth certificate
decree absolut
adoption order/certificate

You can also contact us for guidance if you don't have any of the documents listed above.

Change of nationality

If you have recently changed your nationality and need to update it on the electoral register, you must submit a new application on GOV.UK.

Complete a new online registration at GOV.UK

Change of address

If you have recently changed address, you need to make a new application on GOV.UK

Complete a new online registration at GOV.UK

If you vote by post you will need to make a new application for that too.

Please remember to include your old address when completing the application form. This information will be used to remove you from the electoral register at your previous address.

Someone at your address has moved out

If someone has moved from your address, please complete our online form with their full name and your home address. 

We will review the information and update the electoral register accordingly.

We can only process your request if the address is in Thurrock.

Someone at your address has passed away

If someone at your address has passed away, please complete our online form to request the removal of their details from the electoral register.

We can only process requests for addresses within Thurrock.

If we ask you for any additional documents, you can upload them using our online form or post them to us:

Electoral Services
Thurrock Council
Civic Offices
New Road
Grays
RM17 6SL

Please do not send original documents – we are unable to return originals.