VOTERS: Types of Valid Identification
Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act outlines identification requirements for local elections. In the event of inconsistencies between the information below and the Act, the Act will prevail.
There are 2 scenarios that will determine what ID you need in order to vote:
- Registered voters are required to show 1 piece of government-issued ID containing, at minimum, the voter's photograph and name.
- Non-Registered voters are required to validate their ID by providing 1 of the following:
- 1 piece of government-issued identification containing the voter's photograph, name and current address; or
- 1 piece of identification containing the voter's name and current address. Visit Elections Alberta for types of identification accepted for this purpose. Keep in mind that other sections of the Elections Alberta page DO NOT APPLY to municipal elections.
- Those unable to produce identification set out above may have a registered voter vouch for them.
Section 53(3.1) also states that a post office box number listed on government issued photo identification is acceptable for validation of a person’s residence. For additional information on voting requirements, see the Local Authorities Election Act.
Visit https://www.voterlink.ab.ca/ to register to vote and save time at the voting station.