If you want to vote in the general election on 12 December but haven’t yet registered – bad news. It is too late.

However, you can still register online so you don’t miss out next time. And let’s face it, if the election results ends up being close, we could be having another one sooner than you think. Here’s how to get yourself registered for next time.

To vote in a UK general election you must:

Be 18 or over on the day of the election.

Be a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen.

Be resident at an address in the UK (or a British citizen living abroad who has been registered to vote in the UK in the last 15 years).

Not be legally excluded from voting.

You also need to be on the electoral register. You only have to register once, but will need to re-register if you have changed your address, name or nationality.

The forms can be completed online. You may need details of your national insurance number and your passport if you’re a British citizen living abroad, and want to vote in England, Scotland or Wales.

If you need help, you should contact your local Electoral Registration Office. You can use this service to find the address if you live in England, Scotland or Wales. If you live in Northern Ireland you need to contact the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (EONI).