A poll card or polling card is a document which is sent to all registered voters shortly before an election. The poll card gives information about the election and the voter such as the date of the election, the location of the polling station, the poll's opening and closing times and the name, address and electoral number of the voter. It is not necessary to take the card to the polling station to vote. Give your name and address to the electoral officer, he will check the electoral register and give you a ballot paper.