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To register and vote in the federal election, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old on election day and prove your identity and address.
How do I register to vote?
You can register or update your voter information, including your name, at your assigned polling station on election day, Monday, April 28.
You can also use the Online Voter Registration Service to print a registration certificate, if:
- you are not yet registered or
- your address needs to be updated.
This certificate is not required to register in person at the polls and is offered only if the Service can associate your address with a polling division (within a riding).
You should bring a printed copy of the registration certificate and sign it only at your polling station in front of the poll worker who is processing your registration.
Am I registered to vote?
Most Canadians who are eligible to vote are already registered in the National Register of Electors. If you’re registered, you have received a voter information card in the mail that tells you where and when you can vote.
To check if you're registered at your current address, use the Online Voter Registration Service or call us at 1-800-463-6868.
You can also register or update your voter information, including your name, at your assigned polling station on election day, Monday, April 28.
Why register before the election?
To vote in a federal election, you must be registered on the list of electors.
If you registered in advance, you should have received voter information card in the mail. It tells you where and when you can vote.
Bring your voter information card with you, along with accepted ID, to make the voting process easier.
Your voter information card:
- shows election workers that your registration is up to date
- shows a polling number to help election workers direct you to the right table
You can also register when you go to vote.
How do I update my voter information?
You can update your voter information, including your name, at your assigned polling station when you vote on election day. You will need to bring proof of your address, and proof of your previous name, and of your current name.
What ID do I need to register?
You must prove your identity and address to register and vote in a federal election.
See your options and the full list of ID accepted to register and vote.
When is the federal election?
The federal election will take place on Monday, April 28.
Registration and voting process for Canadians who live abroad
The deadline to apply to vote by mail has passed. If you have already applied to vote by mail and have not received your kit, please contact us at svrenq@elections.ca.
Electors who applied before the deadline still have options to return their completed special ballot.
Who is eligible to register and vote?
To register and vote in a federal election, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen
- be at least 18 years old on election day
- prove your identity and address
Are you working with social media platforms to promote registration?
We work with social media platforms to encourage Canadians to check or update their registration. You may see a banner that links to the Online Voter Registration Service on social media platforms. This service is our official, secure resource that you can use to register safely and easily.
Personal information held by Elections Canada is protected and is used and disclosed only in accordance with the Canada Elections Act and the Privacy Act. Please note that we do not share voter information with social media platforms.
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Federal election
Are you registered to vote at your current address?
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Being registered will make the voting process easier at the polls.
Visit elections.ca/register and verify that your name, address and date of birth are correct. If the information is incorrect, contact us. If you are not registered, you can do it online – it's easy!
You will need your driver's licence or provincial or territorial ID card. We accept other pieces of ID, too. The complete list is available online at elections.ca.
Visit elections.ca for the official information you need to vote, or call 1-800-463-6868 or TTY 1-800-361-8935.
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