Anonymous Registration

 

Anonymous registration Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: From what date should an electoral registration officer (ERO) consider applications for anonymous registration for voters?

A: An ERO can accept and consider an application for anonymous registration from the 1st June 2007.

 

Q: Who can apply for anonymous registration?

A: A person who believes that having their name and address on the register would put them or others in their household's safety at risk e.g. due to domestic violence or their occupation.

 

Q: When can a person apply for anonymous registration?

A: An application for anonymous registration will apply to rolling registration. This means that an application can be made at anytime during the year. Entries have taken effect from 1 June 2007.

 

Q: In my area there is a prison, will all prison staff be eligible to apply for anonymous registration?

A: No, not all prison staff will be eligible for anonymous registration. They will have to meet the criteria that has been set in the regulations to make an application. This can be a relevant order/injunction or an attestation that has been signed by one of the qualifying officers that are named in the regulations.

 

Q: What kind of evidence is required to donate to a political party if you have an anonymous entry?

A: A person with an anonymous entry is issued with a certificate. This certificate can be used to donate to a political party.

 

Q: What happens if an objection is made in respect of an anonymous registration?

A: An objection cannot be made to an application for anonymous registration. An anonymous registrant's name and address would not be included on a register so there is no way a person would know if they have registered anonymously to be able to lodge an objection.

 

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