When you go to vote in the 2025 federal elections, you’ll need to prove your identity & ADDRESS. Here’s how you can do that, step by step:
Option 1 – Show One Piece of ID
You can show any one of the following pieces of ID to prove your identity and ADDRESS:
Driver’s Licence
Any other government-issued card (federal, provincial/territorial, or local) that has your photo, name, and current address.
Option 2 – Show Two Pieces of ID
If you don’t have one of the ID options in Option 1, you can show two pieces of ID. Both must have your name, and at least one must have your current address.
Here are some examples of acceptable ID:
Indian Status Card, Band Membership Card, Métis Card, or Card issued by an Inuit Local Authority
Letter of Confirmation of Residence from a First Nations Band or Reserve, Inuit Local Authority, or an Alberta Métis Settlement Authority
Voter Information Card
Utility Bill (electricity, water, telecommunications services, etc.)
Licence or Card issued for Fishing, Trapping, or Hunting
Student Card or Correspondence issued by a School, College, or University
Don’t have any of these? No worries! You can find other accepted pieces of ID. Check out the full list, available in some Indigenous languages, on Elections Canada.
Option 3 – If You Don’t Have ID
If you don’t have any of the ID mentioned above, you can still vote! Here’s how:
Declare your identity and address in writing.
Have someone who knows you and is assigned to your polling station vouch for you. This person must be able to prove their identity and address.
Note: A person can only vouch for one other person (except in long-term care facilities).
Voting is an important way to have your voice heard. Make sure you’re prepared with the proper ID before you head to the polls!
For more information, visit Elections Canada.