North Oxfordshire residents are set for the polls on May 2 to elect district councillors and the Thames Valley's police and crime commissioner.
Cherwell District Council has reminded voters that photo identification will be needed at polling stations and is encouraging people to plan ahead.
Returning officer Gordon Stewart said: "District councillors are the community’s voice on the authority that runs key public services like housing, leisure, waste collection and planning.
"We’d like as many people as possible to have their say and are here to help if they have questions about what they need to do to get ready to vote."
He continued: "People can now apply online for a postal vote, and there are also some changes which affect returning a postal vote to us at the polling station to be aware of too.
"If you’re not registered to vote, you won’t be able to have your say on polling day.
"If you’ve recently moved home, turned 18 or changed your name, register to vote by April 16.”
One-third of Cherwell District Council seats, as well as a third of parishes across the district, are up for election alongside the police and crime commissioner.
The Deddington Neighbourhood Plan will also be on some ballots.
Candidates are now being nominated, and a list will be made available on the council website by 4pm on April 8.
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