Frequently Asked Questions
Voters
Which types of ID (identification document) do I need to register?
We encourage you to bring two pieces of ID.
If you are registering for the first time, you must provide two pieces of ID that together include your name and residential address. One piece must include your signature.
Examples of acceptable ID (not limited to this list):
- BC Driver's Licence
- BC Identification card issued by ICBC
- BC Services card (includes both non-photo BC Services card or photo BC Services card)
- Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC
- BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard
- Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8 (“Monthly Form EA181”)
- Social Insurance Number card
- Canadian Citizenship card
- Property tax notice
- Credit card or debit card Utility bill (including electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services, cable services)
- Birth Certificate
- Canadian Passport
- A Certificate of Indian Status
- Old Age Security Identification card
- Canadian Forces Photo ID
Quick Links
Richmond Elections Office 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond,British Columbia, V6Y 2C1 elections@richmond.ca 604-276-4100
