How Do I Vote In The EU Referendum?

By now, you should have received your polling card in the post.
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How Do I Vote In The EU Referendum? A polling card and information from a voting guide for the 2016 EU Referendum
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Millions of people are heading to the polls today to decide if Britain remains part of the European Union, or will leave it forever.

How Do I Cast My Vote?

If you are eligible to vote, you should have been sent a polling card in the post. If you aren't sure, read on to find out more.

Am I Registered To Vote In The EU Referendum?

To find out if you’re registered to vote in the EU referendum, contact your local electoral registration office. To do this, click the 'find now' button on the About My Vote website.

You will then see a phone number and email for your local office.

Where Do I Go To Vote In The EU Referendum?

By now, you should have received your polling card in the post.

This will tell you where your polling station is.

If you have lost your polling card, your local election registration office will be able to tell you where your polling station is.

Polling stations across UK
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A man walks into a polling station to vote in the EU referendum, in Etherow country park in Stockport, Britain June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Yates (credit:Andrew Yates / Reuters)
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A policeman stands outside a polling station in Biggin Hill, Britain June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (credit:Dylan Martinez / Reuters)
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A man wearing a European themed cycling jersey arrives to vote at a polling station for the Referendum on the European Union in north London, Britain, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall (credit:Neil Hall / Reuters)
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Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha leave after voting in the EU referendum, at a polling station in central London, Britain June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (credit:Stefan Wermuth / Reuters)
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A woman photographs her daughter after she voted at a polling station for the Referendum on the European Union in north London, Britain, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall (credit:Neil Hall / Reuters)
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Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha leave after voting in the EU referendum, at a polling station in central London, Britain June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (credit:Stefan Wermuth / Reuters)
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People arrive to vote at a polling station for the Referendum on the European Union in Heald Green, Stockport, Britain, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Yates (credit:Andrew Yates / Reuters)
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Electoral workers carry signs as they prepare a polling station for the Referendum on the European Union in north London, Britain, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (credit:Neil Hall / Reuters)
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A polling station is prepared for the Referendum on the European Union in north London, Britain, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall (credit:Neil Hall / Reuters)
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A man carries an umbrella as he leaves a polling station for the Referendum on the European Union in north London, Britain, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (credit:Stefan Wermuth / Reuters)
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Women walk past a pub being used as a polling station for the Referendum on the European Union in west London, Britain, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Toby Melville (credit:Toby Melville / Reuters)
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A man puts up a sign at a polling station for the Referendum on the European Union in Heald Green, Stockport, Britain, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Yates (credit:Andrew Yates / Reuters)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn walks with Labour Party activists as he leaves his home to cast his vote at a polling station at Pakeman Primary School in Islington on June 23, 2016 in London, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to decide whether or not the country wishes to remain within the European Union. After a hard fought campaign from both REMAIN and LEAVE the vote is too close to call. A result on the referendum is expected on Friday morning. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn stops for a photograph with members of the public as he leaves his home to cast his vote at a polling station at Pakeman Primary School in Islington on June 23, 2016 in London, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to decide whether or not the country wishes to remain within the European Union. After a hard fought campaign from both REMAIN and LEAVE the vote is too close to call. A result on the referendum is expected on Friday morning. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn walks with Labour Party activists as he leaves his home to cast his vote at a polling station at Pakeman Primary School in Islington on June 23, 2016 in London, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to decide whether or not the country wishes to remain within the European Union. After a hard fought campaign from both REMAIN and LEAVE the vote is too close to call. A result on the referendum is expected on Friday morning. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn walks with Labour Party activists as he leaves his home to cast his vote at a polling station at Pakeman Primary School in Islington on June 23, 2016 in London, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to decide whether or not the country wishes to remain within the European Union. After a hard fought campaign from both REMAIN and LEAVE the vote is too close to call. A result on the referendum is expected on Friday morning. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves his home to cast his vote at a polling station at Pakeman Primary School in Islington on June 23, 2016 in London, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to decide whether or not the country wishes to remain within the European Union. After a hard fought campaign from both REMAIN and LEAVE the vote is too close to call. A result on the referendum is expected on Friday morning. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves his home to cast his vote at a polling station at Pakeman Primary School in Islington on June 23, 2016 in London, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to decide whether or not the country wishes to remain within the European Union. After a hard fought campaign from both REMAIN and LEAVE the vote is too close to call. A result on the referendum is expected on Friday morning. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: A man holding an umbrella passes by a polling station sign during the British EU Referendum in London, United Kingdom on June 23, 2016. Voting has begun in the United Kingdoms historic referendum on its membership of the European Union. Polling stations will remain open for 15 hours until 10 p.m. local time. (Photo by Ray Tang/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn casts his vote at a polling station at Pakeman Primary School in Islington on June 23, 2016 in London, England. The United Kingdom is going to the polls to decide whether or not the country wishes to remain within the European Union. After a hard fought campaign from both REMAIN and LEAVE the vote is too close to call. A result on the referendum is expected on Friday morning. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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A sign for a polling station is attached to a fence in Little Milton on June 23, 2016.Millions of Britons began voting today in a bitterly-fought, knife-edge referendum that could tear up the island nation's EU membership and spark the greatest emergency of the bloc's 60-year history. / AFP / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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A Polling Station sign for the Referendum on the European Union is erected in the village of St Florence, Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire in Wales, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden (credit:Rebecca Naden / Reuters)
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Signs are put up outside the polling station at West Blatchington Windmill near Brighton, in southern England on June 23, 2016, as Britain holds a referendum on wether to stay or leave the European Union (EU).Millions of Britons began voting Thursday in a bitterly-fought, knife-edge referendum that could tear up the island nation's EU membership and spark the greatest emergency of the bloc's 60-year history. / AFP / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GLYN KIRK via Getty Images)
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A general view of a polling station at the White Horse Inn in Priors Dean, Hampshire, also known as the 'Pub with no name' , as voters head to the polls across the UK in a historic referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave. (credit:Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)
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Presiding officer Ahmed Z Jamee prepares to open the polling station at West Blatchington Windmill near Brighton, in southern England on June 23, 2016, as Britain holds a referendum on wether to stay or leave the European Union (EU).Millions of Britons began voting Thursday in a bitterly-fought, knife-edge referendum that could tear up the island nation's EU membership and spark the greatest emergency of the bloc's 60-year history. / AFP / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GLYN KIRK via Getty Images)
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TOPSHOT - A presiding officer (L) and poll clerk (C) drink a cup of tea while waiting for early morning voters at a polling station set up in a launderette in Headington outside Oxford on June 23, 2016.Millions of Britons began voting today in a bitterly-fought, knife-edge referendum that could tear up the island nation's EU membership and spark the greatest emergency of the bloc's 60-year history. / AFP / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: A dog is tied to railings outside a polling station waiting for its owner to cast their vote on the EU Referendum on June 23, 2016 in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to decide whether or not the country wishes to remain within the European Union. After a hard fought campaign from both REMAIN and LEAVE the vote is too close to call. A result on the referendum is expected on Friday morning. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) (credit:Ian Forsyth via Getty Images)
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Officials wait for voters inside a polling station being used in the EU referendum in a guest house annex in Dogmersfield, Hampshire. (credit:Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)
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SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 23: A dog is tied to railings outside a polling station waiting for its owner to cast their vote on the EU Referendum on June 23, 2016 in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to decide whether or not the country wishes to remain within the European Union. After a hard fought campaign from both REMAIN and LEAVE the vote is too close to call. A result on the referendum is expected on Friday morning. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) (credit:Ian Forsyth via Getty Images)
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Voters arrive the polling station set up at the Little Braxted Bakery in Little Braxted, Essex as voters are set to go to the polls to decide whether the UK should remain in the European Union. (credit:Nick Ansell/PA Wire)

When Do Polling Stations Open?

Between 7am and 10pm on Thursday.

What Do I Need To Bring With Me?

You do not need to bring your polling card with you.

If you are voting in Northern Ireland, you must bring photographic ID with you or you will not be able to vote.

How Do I Fill Out My Ballot Paper?

Put a single cross in the box next to you choice. 

Put a cross only in one box or your ballot could be counted as spoiled.

Who Should I Vote For In The EU Referendum?

Well, that's something we can't tell with. But there's an app for that...

Before You Go

Things You Can't Do In A Polling Booth
Take A Selfie(01 of12)
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There are complex laws in place surrounding the secrecy of the ballot and so photography in polling stations is strongly discouraged.

The Electoral Commission says: “Due to the potential breach of the law, intentionally or not, we strongly advise against any form of photography taken inside a polling station."

Anyone breaching this could face a £5,000 fine or even six months in prison.

Selfies outside are fine though.
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Be Accompanied By Your Horse(02 of12)
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You are technically allowed to take pets to the polling station as long as they aren't disruptive to the vote.

Unfortunately, given their size, horses would probably be classed as disruptive. And messy.
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Take A Friend With You(03 of12)
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You can go to the polling station with friends or family if you want to go together. But you can't take them into the booth with you. (credit:Niall Carson/PA Wire)
Be A Disruptive Drunk(04 of12)
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There are no rules stopping people under the influence of alcohol or drugs from voting, and you won't be breathalysed.

But if you are disruptive you may not be allowed to vote.
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Discuss Who You're Voting For(05 of12)
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Once you're inside the polling booth, keep schtum. If you're suspected of trying to influence other voters you could be in big trouble.

You should also avoid talking about who you are going to vote for while inside the station.
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Live Stream Your Vote(06 of12)
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Same as the selfie rule. Put the phones away people. (credit:patrisyu via Getty Images)
Pull An All-Nighter(07 of12)
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Once it hits 10pm, the polling station will close.

Unless there have been problems because of big queues late into the evening, you will not be able to vote after that time.

You snooze, you lose (your ability to vote).
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Write A Political Essay(08 of12)
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Well technically you can. But it won't be counted (it probably won't even get read) and you're hogging the polling booth. (credit:Dave Kendall/PA Archive)
Heckle Other Voters(09 of12)
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Don't be that guy. You could end up in big trouble and it's disruptive to the vote. (credit:Jupiterimages via Getty Images)
Get Frisky(10 of12)
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We shouldn't have to say this but there are likely some people out there who find our electoral system wants to make them get first past the post, so to speak.

As detailed above, you're not allowed to bring a (ahem) friend into the booth with you. So behave!
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Wear Political Clothing Or Rosettes(11 of12)
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These might be classed as intimidating. Also only candidates and their polling agents are allowed to wear rosettes. (credit:Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire)
Sign Your Ballot Paper(12 of12)
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Well, you can but it will count as spoiling your ballot. You're not a celebrity, no one needs an autograph. (credit:itaesem via Getty Images)