From 27 July 2026, we will be sending emails or letters to every home asking you to confirm or update you details on the electoral register.
The easiest and quickest way to respond is online, it only takes a few minutes and once you have done so no further action will be needed.
Respond to the canvass online at www.householdresponse.com/sevenoaks
2026 Canvass
Every year we undertake an annual canvass to collect information about who lives at a property so that we know who is eligible to register to vote.
We send canvass communications to every residential property to ensure the information on the electoral register for each home is correct. This takes place between July and November. Once the annual canvass is complete, a revised and up-to-date Register of Electors is published.
Do I have to respond?
This depends on your circumstances. Read the form or email you have received carefully, it will explain whether you need to reply or not.
Only one response is required from each household.
How do I respond?
Please follow the instructions given on the canvass communication that you receive. You may be able to reply:
Online: www.householdresponse.com/sevenoaks
By phone: 0800 884 0701
You will need the security codes provided on your canvass communication
By post: If you receive a form in the post, and are unable to respond online, you can return the form in the post.
When do I need to respond by?
The earlier you respond the better.
Properties where a response is required will begin to receive reminders from late August.
Reminders will be in the form of letters, emails, telephone calls or a personal visit to your property.
Who is eligible to register?
You can register to vote if you are:
- Aged 16 or over, and
- A British citizen or an Irish citizen
You can also register to vote if you have permission (or do not need permission) to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man and you are:
- a Commonwealth citizen (including citizens of Cyprus and Malta)
- a citizen of Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal or Spain
- a citizen of another EU country, who on or before 31 December 2020 had permission to enter or stay (or did not need permission) and this has continued without a break
Each new person added needs to register to vote. You can register to vote online, or respond to an invitation to register which will be sent by post.
Why do you ask for my email and phone number?
If you provide your email or phone number we will use this to contact you if we have any queries about your registration.
This is really helpful to us as otherwise we have to send you letters in the post which can make the registration process longer.
We will only use your email and phone number to contact you about voter registration or election matters. We won't give it to anyone else, or use it for any other purpose.