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Voter ID

Identification (ID) is needed when you go to vote

You only need to have 1 acceptable piece of ID.

Your ID must be either an original, certifed or notarial copy and show your name and qualifiying address.

Since the adoption of Ontario regulation 304/13, the following is the only list of acceptance identification (ID) that is required in order to have your identity verified.

Your Voter Information Card cannot be used as a piece of ID.

Remember to bring 1 piece of ID showing your name and qualifying as a Township of McGarry address.

 

If you dont have acceptable ID you will be asked to come back to the polling station with one prior to receiving a ballot.

Types of acceptable identification showing name and Virginiatown address:

  • Ontario issued photo card, driver's licence or motor vehicle permit (vehicle portion).
  • Cancelled personalized cheque, credit card or bank account statement.
  • Utility bill for hydro, telephone or cable TV, water, gas or a bill from a public utilities commission.
  • Cheque stub, T4 statement or pay receipt issued by an employer.
  • Statement of direct deposit for Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program.
  • Property tax assessment, income tax assessment notice, Child tax Benefit statement.
  • Mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement.
  • Transcript or report card from a post-secondary school.
  • Document showing campus residence, issued by the office or officials responsible for student residence at a post-secondary institution.
  • Any other document from the government of Canada, Ontario or a municipality in Ontario or a document issued or cetified by a court in Ontario.
  • Any document from a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada).
  • Insurance policy or insurance statement.
  • Loan agreement or other financial agreement with a financial institution.
  • Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4.
  • Statement of Old Age Security T4E (OAS), Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4E(P), Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions.
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007.
  • CNIB card or a card from another registered chariable organization that provides services to persons with disabilities.
  • Document showing residence at a long-term care home under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, issued by the Administration for the home.
  • Hospital card or record.

 

If you are a person on the voter's list but do not have proof of identity and proof of residence you will be required to complete a Declaration of Identify (Form 9) at a voting location prior to voting.