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Expired passport not ok to vote

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Veiledveritas · 07/05/2026 09:00

I've just had my expired passport refused as ID to vote. Aibu to think that is wrong. It still looks like me.

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MyAutumnCrow · 07/05/2026 09:06

That’s odd. If it still looks like you, it should accepted.

Out of date photo ID

You can still use your photo ID if it's out of date, as long as it looks like you.
The address on your ID does not need to match your current address.
The name on your ID should be the same name you used to register to vote.

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id

Maybe ring up your council’s Election Office for advice, if you haven’t got anything else.

Justyouwaitandseeagain · 07/05/2026 09:03

Try another station and/or have the Electoral Commision guidance ready?

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id

Expired passport not ok to vote