Voting by post
To be allowed to vote by post, you must be on the electoral register.
You can apply to vote by post at any time. You don't need to wait until we announce an election.
GOV.UK: apply for a postal vote
You can also download and print (paper) application forms from the GOV.UK website.
You need to provide your details including your date of birth and National Insurance number.
When completing a paper application, you must sign the form. If you cannot provide your signature because of illness or injury, you may be eligible for a waiver. To request a signature waiver application form or to ask about your eligibility you will need to contact us.
Electoral Services
Thurrock Council
Civic Offices
New Road
Grays
RM17 6SL
Phone: 01375 652652
When to send in your application
We must receive new applications by 5pm, 11 working days before an election.
Posting your vote
Your postal vote ballot paper will tell you how to vote by post, along with the date and time by which we need have received your vote.
Changing or cancelling your postal vote
You can change or cancel your postal vote before 5pm, 11 working days before an election.
You cannot vote at a polling station once we've sent you a postal vote, although you can hand your postal vote into a polling station within your Ward or at the Civic Offices in Grays if you prefer.
You will need to complete a short form when handing in your postal vote by hand.
Staff will be available to help you comple this form.
Postal vote re-application
Following changes brought in by the Elections Act 2022, some electors are now required to re-apply for their existing postal vote.
If you have been contacted by email, post or text, your postal vote may be due for renewal soon.
You can reapply at the GOV.UK website or you can request a postal vote form from Electoral Services.