Voter Information

Voter Identification

There are two scenarios that determine what ID you need to bring with you to a Voting Station in order to vote: 

Scenario 1: Registered Voter (you are on the permanent electors register)

Registered voters are required to show valid government-issued identification containing, at minimum, the voter's photograph and name.

Scenario 2: Non-registered Voter (you are not on the permanent electors register)

Non-registered voters are required to show valid government-issued identification containing the voters photograph, name AND current address.

If you DO NOT have Photo ID and/or have changed your address

If you are a non-registered voter unable to produce government-issued photo identification or your address has recently changed, you'll be required to provide TWO pieces of valid ID. One piece of valid ID with your name, along with a second piece of valid ID that confirms your name and lists your current address.

OR

One piece of identification from the list below that contains the person’s name and an eligible voter to vouch, who meets requirements below and completes Form 14 Statement of Voucher. Learn more about vouching.

Example combinations for two pieces of identification:

Acceptable ID

Proof of identity and current residence is required to be able to vote in municipal elections.  Any of the following documents that has your name and address on it will be accepted as valid proof:

• Photo identification issued by a Canadian government agency, whether federal, provincial or local;
• Bank/credit card statement or personal cheque;
• Government cheque or cheque stub;
• Income/property tax assessment notice;
• Insurance policy or coverage card;
• Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee;
• Pension Plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation;
• Residential lease or mortgage statement;
• Statement of government benefits: eg. Employment insurance, old age security, social assistance, disability support, or child tax benefit;
• Utility bill: eg. Telephone, public utilities commission, television, electricity, gas or water;
• Vehicle ownership, registration or insurance certificate; or
• A letter or form (attestation) confirming that the person lives at the stated address.  The letter can be signed by any of the following
• authorized representative of a commercial property management company;
• authorized representative of a correctional institution;
• authorized representative of a First Nations band or reserve;
• authorized representative of a post-secondary institution;
• authorized representative of a facility that provides services to the homeless; or
• authorized representative of a support living facility or treatment centre;