Who Can Register to Vote

You can register to vote if you are resident (usually live) in Scotland and aged 14 or over. You will not be able to vote in Scottish Parliament or local council elections until you are 16 and you will not be able to vote in UK Parliament elections until you are 18. You must also be one of the following:

• a British or Irish citizen
• a European Union (EU) citizen
• a Commonwealth citizen who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, or who does not need permission
• a foreign national who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, or who does not need permission.

Permission to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man (also called Leave to Enter or Remain) refers to a legal immigration status.

Information on qualifying Commonwealth citizens and foreign nationals is available online here.

You can register to vote online here

What Elections can I vote in?

UK, Irish and qualifying Commonwealth citizens can vote in UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament and local council elections.

Qualifying foreign nationals and EU citizens can vote in Scottish Parliament and local council elections.

You must be 18 and over to vote in UK Parliament elections.

You must be 16 and over to vote in Scottish Parliament and local council elections.

Register to Vote Anonymously

You may be able to register to vote anonymously if you are concerned about your name and address appearing on the electoral register because you think it could affect your safety, or the safety of someone in the same household as you.

You will need to:

• Explain why your safety (or the safety of someone in the same household as you) would be at risk if your name and address appeared on the electoral register
• Provide a court document or an attestation from an authorised person to support your application.

Information on anonymous registration and application forms are available here.

British Citizens Resident Overseas

British citizens resident overseas can vote in UK Parliament elections.  Information on how to register as an overseas elector is available at www.glasgow.gov.uk/overseas

You must be aged 18 or over to qualify to vote in UK Parliament elections.

Armed Forces, British Council Employees and Crown Servants

If you are a member of Armed Forces, British Council Employee, Crown Servant or their spouse or civil partner you are eligible to vote in all elections.

There are separate registration services for public servants posted overseas.

• Armed Forces
  Please see information at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote-armed-forces
• British Council Employee and Crown Servants
  Please see information at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote-crown-servants-british-council-employees

No Fixed Address

If you don't have a permanent home, you can register to vote at an address where you spend most of your time (during the day or night).

This could be a shelter, or any place where you sleep or spend a large part of your day.

You'll need to download and complete a form for someone with no fixed or permanent address. 

Information and forms are available here.

You can return your completed form to voters.roll@fs.glasgow.gov.uk or post to:

Electoral Registration Office
Financial Services
Glasgow City Council
PO Box 15311
Glasgow  G4 7DL

Other Registration Options

More information is available ont he Electoral Commission Website.