There are only days left to apply for free voter ID ahead of the General Election next month.
The deadline is 5pm on Wednesday, June 26.
For the first time at a General Election, voters will need to show photo ID to receive their ballot paper in polling stations.
Those without an accepted type of ID can apply online for a Voter Authority Certificate, at www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate or by applying for and submitting a paper form to your local elections team.
Visit www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk, www.cumberland.gov.uk or call 0300 73 3300 for more details.
Applicants must be registered to vote and will need to provide their date of birth, National Insurance number and a photograph.
Those that have an accepted form of ID already do not need to apply.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a UK or EEA drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.
The General Election is taking place Thursday July 4.
Craig Westwood, Director of Communications, Policy and Research, said:
Voters also have the option to vote by proxy. The deadline for a proxy vote is also 5pm on Wednesday June 26.
Visit www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or www.cumberland.gov.uk for more details.
