Non-Resident Property Electors will be required to produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity (picture identification is not necessary), proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (examples are tax notice, state of title certificate) and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.
Voters are encouraged to have the written consent form completed and signed prior to voting day. You will be required to submit this form to vote as a non-resident property elector.
You will be required to make a declaration that you are:
- not eligible to register as a resident elector;
- 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election;
- a Canadian Citizen;
- a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration:
- Advance Vote October 7, 2026 (April 6, 2026)
- Advance Vote October 14, 2026 (April 13, 2026)
- General Vote October 17, 2026 (April 16, 2026);
- a registered owner of the real property within the voting jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration:
- Advance Vote October 7, 2026 (September 6, 2026)
- Advance Vote October 14, 2026 (September 13, 2026)
- General Vote October 17, 2026 (September 16, 2026);
- a registered owner not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; and
- not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law from voting.
Non-Resident Property Electors may not vote more than once within a voting jurisdiction regardless of the number of properties owned.
Non-Resident Property Electors Consent Form
