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<p>All applicants registering to vote are asked to provide their name, National Insurance
Number, and date of birth. This information is then matched against records held by
the Department for Work and Pensions to establish the identity of the applicant. The
provision of false information on an application to register to vote is a criminal
offence under the Representation of the People Regulations, England & Wales 2001
and Representation of the People Regulations, Scotland 2001 which carries an unlimited
fine in England & Wales, a fine of up to £5000 in Scotland, and/or a maximum prison
sentence in both jurisdictions of up to 6 months.</p><p> </p><p>Electoral Registration
Officers (EROs) have a general duty under section 9A of the Representation of the
People Act 1983 to maintain a complete and accurate register of electors; where an
ERO is not satisfied as to the accuracy of the information stated in a registration
application, the ERO may require the applicant to supply further information in support
of their application before making a determination. This could include requesting
information on an applicant’s nationality or immigration status and verifying that
information with the Home Office.</p>
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