Register to vote
You must be registered if you want to vote in the 7th of May elections.
Deadline to register to vote: 20th April
by 11:59 pm
Click to go to the easy read guide to registering to vote
Click to register online
Click to register by post
You must apply for a postal vote if you want to vote by post.
Deadline to register for a postal vote: 21st April by 5:00 pm
Click to go to the easy read guide to registering to vote
Click to apply for a postal vote online
Click to apply for a postal vote by post
If you’re unable to vote in person you can ask someone to vote on your behalf. This is called a proxy vote.
Deadline to apply for a proxy vote: 28th April by 5:00 pm
Click to go to the easy read guide to registering to vote
Click to apply for a proxy vote online
Click to apply for a proxy vote by post
How does the Scottish Parliament work?
In this section, you’ll find BBC Bitesize videos explaining how the Scottish Parliament works, how MSPs are elected, and the role of the First Minister of Scotland — helping you feel more prepared to vote.
Watch the video to find out why there are 2 parliaments and what each one does.
Watch the video to find out more about the First Minister of Scotland.
Watch the video to find out what happens at the Scottish Parliament.
Watch the video to learn how MSPs are chosen for the Scottish Parliament using an electoral system called the Additional Member System (AMS).