The Northern Ireland Electoral Identity Card is a photographic
identity card
An identity document (abbreviated as ID) is a documentation, document proving a person's Identity (social science), identity.
If the identity document is a plastic card it is called an ''identity card'' (abbreviated as ''IC'' or ''ID card''). ...
issued by the
Electoral Office for Northern Ireland
The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (EONI) is an independent, non-partisan body which assists the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland in running elections and compiling the electoral register.
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, used primarily to prove the holder's identity when voting at a polling station in
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland ( ; ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, part of the United Kingdom in the north-east of the island of Ireland. It has been #Descriptions, variously described as a country, province or region. Northern Ireland shares Repub ...
.
The card's primary purpose is for proving identity and age at polling stations, but is also accepted by banks for proof of identity. In addition, most clubs, pubs, and retailers that sell alcohol accept the card as valid proof of age across Northern Ireland.
The UK Government confirmed the Northern Ireland Electoral Identity Card will also be accepted in mainland UK when mandatory ID for voting comes into effect.
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Elections in Northern Ireland
Elections in Northern Ireland are held on a regular basis to local government in Northern Ireland, local councils, the Northern Ireland Assembly and to the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 members, elected ...
References
External links
The Electoral Office of Northern Ireland website - Electoral Identity Card FAQs page
Elections in Northern Ireland
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