About the electoral register

The electoral register lists the names and addresses of people registered to vote in the Borough of Swindon. It is also called the Register of Electors, Electoral Roll or Voters' Roll.

We do not provide an online version of the electoral register.

Types of electoral register

By law, the Electoral Registration Officer must publish:

  • the full register
  • the open register

Full register

The full register lists everyone who is entitled to vote.

Only certain people and organisations can receive a copy. They can use it for specified purposes, including:

  • running elections
  • preventing and detecting crime
  • checking your identity when you apply for credit

The law controls who can receive the full register and how they can use it. It is a criminal offence to share it with anyone else or use it for another purpose.

Open register

The open register is available for public sale. Anyone can buy a copy and use it for any purpose.

You can choose not to appear in the open register when you register to vote. This is known as opting out.

To opt out of the open register, telephone the Electoral Services helpline on 01793 464601.

View the current electoral register

You can view the current register for research purposes at:

  • Civic Offices
  • Central Library

A member of staff must supervise you while you view it. This helps prevent unauthorised copying or theft.

The Representation of the People Regulations 2001 restricts how you can use the register. You must:

  • only make handwritten notes
  • not use your notes for marketing

It is an offence to copy the full register in any other way.

View previous electoral registers

You can view previous registers at:

  • Central Library
  • Civic Offices
  • Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre

Contact the venue before visiting to check that it holds the register you need.

Central Library

Local Studies Swindon
Central Library
Regent Circus
Swindon
SN1 1QG

Telephone: 01793 463238
Email: localstudies@swindon.gov.uk.

Local Studies is open:

  • Tuesday and Wednesday, 10.00am to 4.00pm
  • Saturday, 10.00am to 1.00pm

Civic Offices

Civic Offices
Euclid Street
Swindon
SN1 2JH

Telephone: 01793 464601
Email: elecreg@swindon.gov.uk.

The Civic Offices are open:

  • Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm
  • Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm

Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre

Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Cocklebury Road
Chippenham
SN15 3QN

Telephone: 01249 705500
Email: archives@wiltshire.gov.uk.

The History Centre is open:

  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm
  • the first Saturday of each month
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