EU referendum: Where is my nearest polling station and can I still vote if I’ve lost my polling card?

Signs will be posted on buildings declared as polling stations
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Jamie Bullen23 June 2016
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Voters have just hours left to make their decision on whether Britain should remain in or leave the European Union.

After months of brutal battles between the opposing campaigns, the polls opened at 7am for the Great British public to have their say.

With many people still to cast their vote, here are answers to some last minute questions you may have.

Where is my polling station?

After registering to vote, you should have received a polling card addressed to you through the door.

On the card will be a small map which marks out the polling station you need to visit.

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When you get there, signs should be posted declaring the building a “polling station”. Once inside you will be asked for your name and address before you are given a ballot paper.

What if I have lost my polling card?

If you cannot find your polling card you can log on to the official About My Vote website and enter your postcode.

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This will give you contact details of your nearest local electoral registration office who will be able to tell you where to go.

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Can I still vote if I’ve lost my card?

Yes. If you registered with the Electoral Commission then you will be included on the Electoral Register even if you don’t have a card.

Contact your local registration office using the About My Vote website and attend your polling station with some form of ID such as a driver’s licence or passport.

Your name will be included on a list of eligible voters at the station.

When can I vote?

Polls opened at 7am and will remain open until 10pm.

If you are in the polling station when the time reaches 10pm you will still be able to cast your ballot.

However, if you try to enter after 10pm you will be unable to do so.

Can I get a lift to the polling station?

Disabled voters can receive assistance to get to the polling station by contacting the local elections office.

Both the Leave and Remain campaigns are likely to have volunteers on standby to drive people to the polling station to get their vote out.

Contact your local branch if you cannot get through to the elections office. However, they cannot demand you vote for their side in exchange for a lift.

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