How do I register to vote anonymously?
You can register to vote anonymously if you are concerned about your name and address appearing on the electoral register because it could affect your safety, or the safety of someone in your household.
To register to vote anonymously you need to:
- complete an Anonymous Registration Application form (see below);
- explain why your safety or the safety of someone in your household would be at risk if your name and address were on the electoral register;
- submit evidence to support your anonymous registration.
There are two types of supporting evidence you must use. You only have to use one of them.
1. Provide a court document (e.g. a restraining order) that supports your concern. A range of different court documents can be used.
List of court documents that can be used to support your anonymous registration application (PDF)
2. Get an authorised person to sign your anonymous registration form confirming your safety concerns.
List of people who can sign your anonymous registration form for you (PDF)
The Chief Electoral Officer will not disclose your details to anyone unless legally required to.
You can provide a correspondence address on the anonymous registration form. If you do not provide a correspondence address your qualifying address will be used for correspondence.