Voter Registration
A plain-language guide to registering and voting at every level of government.
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1
Check eligibility
Federal: Canadian citizen, 18+ on election day. Provincial and municipal rules vary, including residency and property requirements.
2
Register or confirm
Register online with Elections Canada or your provincial body, or at your polling place on election day.
3
Bring identification
Show one government photo ID with your address, or two pieces of ID with your name (one with address). Rules vary by jurisdiction.
4
Choose how to vote
Advance polls, mail-in or special ballots, or in person on election day.
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Saving your area here does NOT register you to vote. Official voter registration is done only through Elections Canada, Elections BC or your municipality.