October 31, 2002

The City reminds all Vancouver residents who are not yet registered to vote in the upcoming election that, in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Vancouver Charter, to register you must present two pieces of identification at the voting place. Having the correct ID will speed the voting process.

One of the two pieces of ID must have your signature.

Here are the kinds of ID that are acceptable:

• B.C. Driver’s Licence
• B.C. ID card from Motor Vehicle Branch
• ICBC Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence
• B.C. Care Card
• Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8
• Social Insurance card
• Citizenship Card
• property tax notice
• credit card or debit card
• utility bill for electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable services
• welfare cheque stub showing name and ID number.

One piece of ID must show your current address. If you have no ID showing your address, you will be asked to sign a “Declaration of Residency” form at the voting place. An affidavit or declaration of identity is not acceptable evidence of identity in local government elections.

This information is especially important for Vancouver residents who may need to make arrangements to have their ID available.

For specific questions on voter registration, or general information about the election, call the Vancouver Election Office at 604-873-7681.

Media enquiries:
Marg Coulson, Deputy Chief Election Officer
604-873-7349
www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/vote

(c) 2002 City of Vancouver