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Electoral Identity Card

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Applications for the electoral identity card may be made by post or in person at an Area Electoral Office.
Due to the Enniskillen by-election on 17 September, the Electoral Office will be taking applications for the electoral identity card at The Clinton Centre, Belmore Street, Enniskillen on Tuesday 2 September from 2.00pm to 7.00pm.

Postal applications for the electoral identity card

To obtain an application form for the electoral identity card you can either telephone us on 0800 4320 712 or email info@eoni.org.uk with your name and address and we will post one out to you.
All postal applications for an Electoral Identity Card must be accompanied by appropriate photographic identity. The identity document must be original - copies will not be accepted. Examples of acceptable documents are:
  • Passport
  • Driving licence (photographic element)
  • Translink SmartPass
  • Citizen Card
  • Firearms Certificate
  • Works pass
  • Sports club pass
  • National Identity Card
  • HM Forces Identity Card
  • Student Card
  • Police Warrant Card
  • Prison Officer Warrant Card
This list is not definitive and other forms of photographic identity may be accepted. The Electoral Office will not accept responsibility if documents are lost in the post and you may wish to consider sending them by special or recorded delivery at your own expense.

Applications for the electoral identity card in person

Applications may be made in person at any Area Electoral Office where your photograph will be taken for the card (you will not need to provide identity if you apply in this way as you will be asked to complete an application form containing personal information).
Information Leaflet - Electoral Identity Card (PDF 113KB)
For further information on the Electoral Identity Card please visit the Frequently Asked Questions - Electoral Identity Card page.
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