To vote in elections you need to be on the electoral register.

This form collects the information we need to publish a revised register, which we do every year.

If you do not respond to this form you may not appear on the revised register and you might lose your right to vote. Registering for other services or paying Council Tax does not register you to vote.

You are required by law to give the information asked for in this form.

Please respond as soon as possible to avoid us having to send a reminder form or visit you at home. If you would like more information, our contact details are at the bottom of this page.

We will publish the revised register on 1 December.  If for some reason you have been missed off the register, or your details have changed since 15 October 2010 (for example, because you have moved) you should contact us immediately.

Who can register to vote?

Age
You must be 18 or older to vote. You can register to vote when you are 16. Please provide the details of any 16 and 17 year olds in the property. Make sure you include their date of birth so that they can vote as soon as they are 18.

Residence
People can register only for the address where they are resident. You should include :

• People who are temporarily away – for example, away working, on holiday, in student accommodation or in hospital.
• Any other residents, lodgers or guests (but not short stay visitors) at your address.

Nationality
People who are entitled to register to vote:

• British citizens
• Citizens of the Irish Republic
• Citizens of other European Union countries. EU citizens will be registered as local government electors only, (except citizens of Cyprus, Malta, or the Irish Republic, who can vote in all elections).
• Qualifying Commonwealth citizens. This means Commonwealth citizens who have leave to enter or remain in the UK; or do not require such leave

Details of people at this address
For each person, you need to include:

• Name: Surname, first name and middle initial(s)
• Nationality: This will usually be as shown on the person’s passport.
• Whether the person will be 70 or over on 15 October 2010. If so, they will be exempt from jury service.
• Whether the person wants to opt out of the edited register – see details below.
• Whether the person wants a postal vote application form. You do not need to tick this box if the person is already a postal voter.

What are the 'full' and 'edited' registers?
The full register lists the name and address of everyone who is registered to vote. The council holds a copy. Anyone can look at it, but it is a criminal offence to supply or use copies for purposes other than = those set down in law. More information is available at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

The main use of the full register is to show who can vote in elections and referendums. Credit reference agencies can use it, but only to check your name and address if you are applying for credit and for other purposes specified in law. It can also be used for law enforcement.

The edited register is available for general sale and can be used for any purpose. The edited register can be bought by any person, company or organisation and can be used for commercial activities such as marketing.

If you want to opt out of having your details appear on the edited register, please tick the ‘Edited Register’ box. You must also ask each person named on the form if they want to opt out of the edited register. A tick pre-printed in Column A.iv will tell you the choice made by electors last year, and this will apply to the new Register unless deleted by each registered person.

What if I am moving house before 15 October?
If you are moving from this address before 15 October, and the property will be empty on that date, please cross out all the names in part A, tick the relevant box in part B, sign the form and return it to us. If there will be new people living in the property on or before 15 October, please leave the form in the property. If there isn’t a form at your new address, please contact our helpline.

How to get in touch with us:
Electoral Registration
1 Spilman Street
Carmarthen
SA31 1LE

Helpline: 01267 228889
e.mail: electoralservices@carmarthenshire.gov.uk