Information for Voters

Who can vote?

In order to be eligible to vote, you must meet the Qualifications of Electors as listed in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, s.17(2)

A person is entitled to be an elector at an election held in a local municipality if, on voting day, they,

• resides in the local municipality or is the owner or tenant of land there, or is the spouse of such owner or tenant;
• is a Canadian citizen;
• is at least 18 years old; and
• is not prohibited from voting under subsection (3) or otherwise by law.

Voters list and how to update your information

Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario, commonly known as the  Voters List. This list includes individuals who are eligible to vote in provincial and municipal elections across Ontario. 

You can use Elections Ontario's Voter Registration application to confirm, update, or add information if you: 

• have changed your name or address 
• own or rent a new property
• no longer own or rent a property
• want to remove your information from the Voters List

To check if you are on the List, or to update or add your name to the List, visit RegisterToVoteOn.ca or call 1-866-242-3025. 

Voting in Multiple Municipal Elections

If you or your spouse own or rent property in a municipality other than your primary residence, you may be eligible to vote in more than one municipal election.

For more information on updating your voter registration, removing a deceased person from the Register, or joining the Register of Future Voters, visit the Elections Ontario website.

Register of Future Voters

The Ontario Register of Future Voters allows eligible 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register so they are automatically added to the Voters List when they turn 18. Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca to learn more about eligibility, identification requirements, and how to register as a future voter.

Students and Voter Registration

Students attending school away from home may be eligible to vote in multiple municipalities. If a student’s permanent residence and temporary student home are in different municipalities or a Territory Without Municipal Organization area, they can update or add their "home address" as their permanent family residence and list their student home as an additional property they, or their spouse, own or rent.

Updating Your School Support 

Property owners in Ontario must designate support for a school system, even if they do not have children or if their children do not currently attend school. This designation appears on your Property Assessment Notice.

To confirm or change your school support, visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) website. Changes for the 2026 Municipal Election must be submitted before June 1, 2026.