The electoral register lists everyone in Westmorland and Furness who is registered to vote.
We use the register for electoral purposes, such as making sure only eligible people can vote, and for other limited purposes specified in law.
We process personal data in line with Data Protection legislation.
To vote in elections and have your say you must be included on the electoral register.
Add yourself to the electoral register
You can apply to be included in the electoral register at any time. To do this you will need to:
We publish an updated register on the first of every month. Once you processed, you will appear on our records on the next publication date.
Registration and your credit rating
The electoral register is used by credit reference agencies, and not being registered to vote can negatively affect your credit score. This could impact your ability to apply for loans, mortgages, credit cards, and mobile phone contracts.
If you are registered to vote and need proof for credit purposes please contact us.
Viewing the register
The full version of the register can only be viewed in-person, under supervision, at Barrow, Kendal and Penrith town halls.
Contact us to arrange a visit.
Email: elections2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 373 3300
The open register
This is an edited version of the register that is available for sale. It is often used by businesses and charities. You can opt out of this list when you register to vote.
The fees for sale of the open register are:
● in data format, £20 plus £1.50 for each 1,000 entries (or remaining part of 1,000 entries)
● in printed format, £10 plus £5.00 for each 1,000 entries (or remaining part of 1,000 entries)
Register archives
Legal requirements mean that you can only view the current version of the full electoral register in person.
Cumbria Archives hold older versions of the register, though there are still restrictions about what you can use them for, you should make enquires about those registers directly to them.