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Apply to vote by mail

Get ready to apply

This section is for voters residing in the electoral districts of Outremont (Quebec), Saint-Léonard–Saint-Michel (Quebec), Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes (Ontario), York–Simcoe (Ontario) and Burnaby South (British Columbia) and who will be outside their riding when they cast their ballot.

  1. Choose the address where you want to receive your special ballot voting kit

    If you will be abroad, you have the option of using the address of a Canadian embassy or consulate as your mailing address - if you arrange it with them beforehand and give them your contact information.

  2. Prepare your proof of identity and address

    Provide one piece of government-issued ID

    It must have your photo, name and current address.
    Examples:

    • driver’s licence or
    • provincial or territorial ID card

    Provide two pieces of ID

    Show one document with your name and one with your name and address.
    Examples:

    • health card and phone bill, or
    • debit card and bank statement

    Provide an affidavit

    Provide an affidavit, signed before a person authorized to receive oaths in the province or territory, showing your name and home address.

    (This option applies only to people applying online, by mail, by courier or by fax).


    If you prefer to apply in person, you will be required to show your proof of identity and residence or you may take an oath. To do so, you must show two pieces of ID with your name, and have someone who knows you attest to your address.

  3. Decide how you want to apply