Voting Opportunities

You will need to bring two pieces of identification (ID) with you. One piece should show your identity and the other should prove where you live. At least one of these IDs must include your signature. You do not need to bring a photo ID.

You do not need to pre-register to vote. Registration happens when you arrive at a polling station on voting day.

Examples of acceptable forms of ID include:

• BC Driver's Licence
• BC Identification Card
• BC Services Card
• BC Care Card
• BC Gold Care Card
• Credit Card
• Debit Card
• Canadian Passport
• Property Tax Notice
• First Nation Citizenship or Membership Card
• Métis Nation British Columbia Citizenship Card
• Certificate of Indian Status
• Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
• Government Issued Military Identification Card
• Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence
• Current Utility Bill containing your name and address
• Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
• Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form (SDES8)

Please note that the Combination BC Services Card and BC Driver's Licence only count as one document.

When a person lives in one jurisdiction and owns property in one or more other jurisdictions, they may vote once in each of the other jurisdictions where they own property - as long as they meet the voter eligibility requirements.

If you’re voting as a non-resident property owner, you’ll need to bring:

• Two pieces of identification, with at least one with your signature, to prove your identity
• Proof that you own the property, such as a tax notice or land title certificate
• Written consent from the majority of the owners if the property has more than one owner

You don’t need to bring a photo ID. It’s a good idea to fill out and sign the written consent form before voting day to save time. 

You’ll need to declare that:

• You are not eligible to vote as a resident
• You are 18 or older when you register to vote, or on general voting day
• You are a Canadian citizen
• You have lived in British Columbia for at least 6 months before registering to vote
• You have owned property in the electoral area for at least 30 days before registering to vote
• You are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust
• You are not disqualified from voting under the Local Government Act or any other laws

Remember that even if you own multiple properties, you can only vote once in the same voting area.