Search online for people using Electoral Rolls

There are many sites offering online electoral roll searches, but are they really worth it? Unfortunately there is no cut and dry answer for this, as each individual has different needs and differing situations. We will however try to help you determine if it’s right for you.

Firstly, there are 2 different versions of the electoral roll in the UK, the public version, and the restricted version. The restricted version has the details of each and every person registered to vote; the public one does not. Unless you are in law enforcement or similar, you can rule out accessing the restricted one. The public version is what you’ll find online.

Now the public version may be useful, but it has its restrictions. Anyone can opt out of the public roll, and this is an important point. As the public electoral roll is available to marketing companies and the like, there are many who are choosing to opt out. Anyone not looking to be found is almost certain to opt out.

The electoral roll is also available for viewing free at council electoral offices and also at many libraries, however certain services such as a confirmation letter may attract a fee. You will also find  historical versions available in many areas.

Why then would anyone want to search the electoral roll online? Convenience, pure and simple. If you’re in a rush, or don’t want to make the effort to visit somewhere to conduct a search, simply pay for it online get a result.

Tip: The online searches offer a free search that will return peoples names on the roll. Why not run a quick check online first of all, then if you’re a skinflint and don’t feel like paying, drop into a library or electoral office and have a look at the full details there. At least you know your trip out won’t be wasted searching for someone who isn’t even on the electoral roll.

December 11th, 2006

ePeopleSearch Launched

ePeopleSearch has been developed to make finding people in the UK simpler and easier than ever before. Unlike its predecessors, ePeopleSearch aims to provide a truly comprehensive overview of the many many ways you can use the internet to search for people.

Rather than just list the basic large scale sites you find in most articles and link directories, we delve deeper bringing you new sources and specialised ways of searching for friends, family and other people you want to locate.

To assist your cause, we’ve also added a forum / registry where you can be pro-active in your search, and also help others in the same boat. From time to time we’ll be adding articles that we hope you’ll find useful and aim to provide a better insight into the variety of ways you can find people.

Right now we’re just getting started, but there’ll be plenty more on offer as we build up the site, so be sure to bookmark us and visit again.

December 5th, 2006