Voter Identification
You must provide proof of your identity and address in order to recieve a ballot at a polling place. Three options are available to meet the voter identification requirements. Voter ID posters will be displayed at all polling stations.
Option 1: Show one piece of photo ID
Driver’s Licence, Northwest Territories
General Identification Card (GIC), Northwest Territories
Option 2: Show two pieces of ID
Bring one document from each column, in any combination, to prove your identity and address.
| Proof of Identity Driver’s Licence (NWT) Status Card Birth Certificate Health Card Passport (CDN) General Idenfitication Card (NWT) Fishing, Trapping, Hunting License Social Insurance Number Card Old Age Security (OAS) Card Government Employee ID Library Card Veteran Affairs Health Card Canadian Blood Services Card CNIB ID Card Bracelet-Long-term Care Facility Student Card from Accredited College or University |
Proof of Residence Utility Bill (phone, TV, electricity) Bank Statement Credit Card Statement Vehicle Ownership Employment Insurance Statement Disability Statement Income Support Statement Affidavit Pension Statement Child Tax Benefit Statement Government Cheque Stub Residential Lease Mortgage Agreement Home Insurance Policy Income or Property Tax Assessment Band or Self-Government Attestation of Residence Letter or Statement issued by: shelter, elder’s home, or long-term care facility |
Option 3: Take an Oath
You take an oath, and an eligible elector whose name appears on the voters list for the same polling division and who has sufficient identification also takes an oath and vouches for you.
