Individuals can register from age 16 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland; in Scotland, registration can begin at age 14 for some elections. This is different to the age for voting. n a significant move towards greater youth enfranchisement, the age to register to vote in Great Britain is now largely standardized at 16 years old. However, the age at which you can actually cast your ballot still varies depending on where you live and the type of election. In England and Northern Ireland, you can now register to vote from the age of 16. Despite this earlier registration, you must still be 18 to vote in all elections. This brings the registration age in line with Scotland and Wales, where individuals can register from the age of 14. In Scotland, 16 and 17-year-olds are already able to vote in Scottish Parliament and local government elections. Similarly, in Wales, 16 and 17-year-olds can vote in Senedd (Welsh Parliament) and local government elections. For UK general elections, the voting age across all constituent countries remains 18. A recent announcement in July 2025 of the UK government’s intention to introduce legislation that would lower the voting age to 16 for all UK-wide elections. As at September 2025, this legislation is yet to be passed.