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 complete, a revised and up-to-date Register of Electors is published.
Do I have to respond?
This now depends on your circumstances. Read the form or email you have received carefully, it will state if you need to reply or not.
Only one response is required from each household.
For every new person added, we will send a seperate invitation to register to those who are eligible to vote.
How do I respond?
Please follow the instructions in the canvass communication that you recieve. 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 recieve 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:
- 16 years old or over (you can only vote when you are 18)
- a British, Irish, qualifying Commonwealth* or European Union citizen** who is resident in the UK
* Commonwealth citizens must be resident in the UK and either have leave to enter or remain in the UK or not require such leave.
** Citizens of the European Union (who are not Commonwealth citizens or citizens of the Republic of Ireland) are not able to vote in UK Parliamentary general elections and cannot vote in all referendums.
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.