Voter Identification Requirements
Registered Voters
All registered voters are required to show valid government issued identification containing, at minimum, the voter's photograph and name.
If you are registered, it is recommended to use one of the following common types of identification:
- Alberta Driver Licence
- Alberta Identification Card
- Canadian Passport
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Certificate of Indian Status Card
- First Nation Membership Card
- Métis Nation of Alberta Citizenship Card
- Métis Settlement Membership Card
- Canadian Forces ID Card
- Veterans Health Care ID Card
- CANPASS, FAST, or Nexus Card
- CATSA Identification Card
- Firearm Possession and Acquisition (PAL) Licence
- Alberta Service Dog ID Card
Non Registered Voters
On Voting Day, all non-registered voters are required to:
- Complete a statement of elector eligibilty that they are eligible to vote.
- Show valid government issued identification containing the voters photograph, name and current address. It is recommended to use one of the following common types of identification:
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Alberta Drivers Licence
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Alberta Identification Card
If You Do Not Have Photo ID That Validates Your Name and Current Address
If you are a non-registered voter unable to produce government issued photo identification that validates your name and current address or your address has recently changed, you will be required to provide one piece of Valid ID with your name and current address. It is recommended to use the following types of identification:
- one piece of Valid Identification with your name, and
- Passport
- Alberta Health Care Card
- Military ID
- Metis Nation or Indian Status Card
- Employment ID
- Student ID
- Birth Certificate
- Social Insurance Card
- a second piece of Valid Identification that confirms your name and lists your current physical address.
- When showing two pieces of ID, ensure that both contain your full name and that one piece shows your current physical address. Over 50 different types of identification can be presented to vote. Some examples include:
- Bank Statement
- Mortgage Statement
- Residential Lease
- Utility Bill
- Tax Assessment
- Income Tax Assessment
NOTE: Voters can use pieces of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Local Authorities Election Act. For the official list of valid identification, please visit the Elections Alberta ID Requirements website.