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Living in Scotland, government and democracy

Voting, elections, government reports and complaints about public services, MSPs and councillors.

  1. Register to vote in Scotland

    Find out how to register to vote.

  2. Apply for a postal vote

    You can apply for postal vote by downloading an application form.

  3. How to vote

    Find out how to vote in person, by post, by proxy and if you're abroad.

  4. Elections and referendums

    Information on the different things you can vote in whilst living in Scotland.

  5. Complain about an MSP, councillor or public body member

    Information on who to contact if you're unhappy with the actions of an MSP, councillor or member of a public body.

  6. Complain about a public service

    Information on how to make a complaint about a public service organisation.

  7. Find your local council or constituency

    Find your local council and constituency boundaries for voting in Scottish or UK Parliament.

  8. Government reports and reviews

    Reviews, reports and findings from Scotland's public organisations.

  9. ScotAccount satisfaction survey

    Find out about the ScotAccount user survey and how the ScotAccount team will use the responses.

  10. ScotAccount

    Information about ScotAccount, including how to set up and use your ScotAccount and how to verify your identity.

  11. myaccount

    myaccount lets you use some online public services using one account. Find out how to register, sign in or get help with myaccount.

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