Voter Identification
Voter identification rules are meant to ensure that only eligible electors are casting a ballot. Your identification will be used to prove your identity and your residency.
Voter Identification: How to prove your identity and residency to vote
Recommended: photo ID with address
Show one piece of government issued photo identification that shows your current address, such as a drivers license or general identification card.
Alternate: documents proving identity and residency
Provide two documents – that together prove your identity and your residence.
If you do not have a piece of government issued photo identification with your current address, you must provide one document that proves your identify and one that proves your residency.
1. Accepted Proof of identity:
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Drivers License (NWT) General Identification Card (NWT) Status Card Birth Certificate Health Card Canadian Passport Fishing, Trapping, Hunting Licence Firearms Possession/Acquisition Licence Social Insurance Card |
Old Age Security (OAS) Card Government Employee ID Library Card Canadian Forces ID Card Veterans Affairs Health Card Canadian Blood Services Card CNIB ID Card Bracelet from a Long Term Care Facility Student Card from Accredited College or University |
2. Accepted Proof of Residency:
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First Nation or Self-Government Attestation of Residence Utility Bill (phone, cable, utilities) Bank Statement Credit Card Statement Vehicle Ownership Employment Insurance Statement Disability Statement Income Support Statement Child Tax Benefit Statement |
Pension Statement Government Cheque Stub Residential Lease Mortgage or Lease Agreement Income Tax Assessment Property Tax Assessment Home Insurance Policy Affidavit Letter or Statement issued by: shelter, elders home, or long-term care facility. |
If you do not possess sufficient identification
Vouching
Vouching can be used as a last resort on ordinary polling day if an elector does not have the necessary proof of identity and residency.
Another elector who possesses sufficient identification and is eligible and registered to vote in your electoral district can vouch for you at the poll.
When you arrive at the poll you must both complete an Oath of Elector form.
A registered elector can vouch for up to five eligible voters, provided they are in the same electoral district as the person vouching.
Personal Acquaintance
If you are not on the Register of Electors or do not possess sufficient identification, but you personally know an election officer, you can take an Oath of Elector and prove your identity by personal acquaintance.
You can only use this option when casting a ballot in the Office of the Returning Officer or at an Advance Poll.