The explanatory notes referred to in the form are listed below.
This form is a legal document and your vote may depend on it. You can use this form if you wish to vote by post.
Further information on the Glasgow East By-Election is available in the main Elections & Voting channel.
Part 1 - About You
Please fill in this section with your - the voter's details.
Part 2 - Current Address
Enter the address at which you are registered. You cannot be given a postal vote unless you are on the Register of Electors. Most people who are on the register can vote at all elections and the Electoral Registration Officer will consider your application accordingly.
The postal vote will be issued to the address at which you are registered unless you provide an alternative.
If you currently vote by post, you can change the address to which a ballot paper is to be issued for a particular election. The new application must reach the Electoral Registration Officer no later than 5 pm on the eleventh working day before the election.
Part 3 - How Long do you want a Postal Vote?
Your postal vote can count for an indefinite period, a particular election or a particular period. Please indicate your choice here.
Part 4 - Your Signature/Return of Form
Applications for a postal vote must be received no later than 5 pm on the eleventh working day before the election.
Postal ballot papers are issued at the earliest, ten days before and the latest, four days before the date of the election.
You will need to make a new application if the address at which you are registered changes. If you need further help please contact your local Electoral Registration Officer.
Please return this form to:
Electoral Registration Officer
Charlotte House
78 Queen Street
Glasgow
G1 3DR
Phone: 0141 287 7535