Identification requirements

The City of Winnipeg requires every voter to provide proof of their name and current address by showing identification.

Option 1

Show one original piece of identification with your photo, name and address. It must be issued by a government agency.

Examples:

A valid driver’s license
Enhanced identification card
any other card issued by a government agency with your photo, name and current address

Option 2

Show two original pieces of authorized identification that together provide evidence of your name and current address. Both must have your name and at least one must have your current address.

A combination of the below examples would be sufficient.

Examples:

Manitoba Health Services card
Manitoba Blue Cross card
a blank personalized cheque
a credit card statement
an Old Age Pension/Security card
an income tax assessment statement
a utility bill
Passport
Birth certificate
Indian status card
band membership card
Métis card
Voter's notice
card issued by an Inuit local authority

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