The Ontario Permanent Register of Electors
A permanent voters list, called the Permanent Register of Electors, is maintained for Ontario provincial elections.
Information for the Permanent Register of Electors is collected in a variety of ways:
- an individual may apply to have his or her name added or removed
- information may be obtained from reliable sources, including Elections Canada, departments of the Canadian federal government, the Ontario provincial government, agencies of both federal and provincial governments, and Ontario municipalities
- an enumeration may be conducted
Most qualified voters in Ontario are already listed on the Ontario Permanent Register of Electors. If you have moved recently, have turned 18 since the last election, or are a new Canadian citizen you may not be listed on the register.
To confirm that your name is on the Ontario Permanent Register of Electors you can fill in the form to check online or you can call Elections Ontario at 1-888-668-8683.
Adding Your Name to the Voters List During Elections
After an Ontario provincial election is called, a Notice of Registration card is mailed to registered voters with information on where and when to vote. If you do not receive a Notice or Registration Card, you may not be on the Permanent Register of Electors.
You can add your name to the Permanent Register of Electors by showing proof of identity and residence at your electoral district returning office or at any advance poll location. You will receive a Certificate to Vote which can be exchanged for a ballot at the advance poll or at your regular poll location on election day.
Adding Your Name to the Voters List at the Poll
If your name is not on the voters list, you can have your name added when you go to your polling place to vote on election day. You will need to make a statutory declaration as to your identity and eligibility to vote. You will also be required to complete an application form and provide proof of identity and residence.
