Registering to vote

Public inspection of the Electoral Register

Arrange an appointment

To inspect the full Register of Electors (electoral register), contact the Local Studies and Archives section of Kensington Central Library to make an appointment.

Anyone can inspect the electoral register because it is a public document. Information is listed in address order for each polling district.

Inspection can be made of a hard copies held by Electoral Services:

  • inspection of the register is conducted under supervision
  • hand written notes may be made during inspection, but no copies of photographs of the register are allowed
  • any information recorded must not be used for direct marketing purposes, in accordance with data protection legislation, unless it has been published in the open register
  • anyone who fails to observe these conditions may be charged a penalty of up to £5,000

Contact us

Local Studies and Archives
Kensington Central Library
12 Phillimore Walk
London
W8 7RX

  • telephone: 020 7361 3038

Last updated: 29 May 2025