Since 2026, you need to show photo ID to vote in person. This includes a passport, driving licence, or even a Blue Badge for disabled parking. But here’s the kicker: you can use a Voter Authority Certificate – a free ID card you can apply for online. It looks like a fake driver’s licence from a spy movie. And if you lose it? You can vote with a postal vote instead, no ID needed. Sneaky, right?
Official list of Mayor of London candidates for the 2026 elections
Fun fact: if you’re a peer of the realm (like a Lord or Lady), you can use your House of Lords pass as ID. Picture a posh aristocrat in a top hat flashing a gold card at the polling station. Meanwhile, a barista in Hackney uses an expired railcard. The system is chaotic – and I love it.
