Two versions of the Register of electors
There are two versions of the Register of Electors produced. The Full Register is a complete list of all names and addresses and is only used for specified purposes. These include electoral purposes, the prevention and detection of crime and checking your identity when you have applied for credit. It is a criminal offence to use it for any other reason or to pass any information from the Full Register on to anyone else.
The Edited Register can be bought by anyone and can be used for any purpose including commercial reasons. To ensure that your name is left off the edited register you must make sure that the relevant section of the registration form (either annual or rolling) is completed. It may be useful to have your name removed from the Edited Register if you do not want to receive any junk mail or unsolicited telephone calls.