The deadline is fast approaching for people without the ID they need to vote in next month's General Election to apply for the necessary certificate.

July 4 will be the first general election where people heading to polling stations will need to prove their identity before they will be given their ballot papers.

Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a UK or EEA driving licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person's bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card.

Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.

The nation goes to the polls on Thursday, July 4The nation goes to the polls on Thursday, July 4 (Image: Press Association)

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But people who do not have any of those forms of ID needs to apply for Voter Authority Certificate - and the clock is ticking.

People have until 5pm on Wednesday (June 26) to apply for the certificate via www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate.

Applicants must be registered to vote and will need to provide their date of birth, National Insurance number and a photograph.

June 26 is also the deadline to apply for a proxy vote - where somebody votes on your behalf.

To do that, visit www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote