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Voter Information

Do I qualify to vote?
You may vote in a BC local election as a resident elector if you:

  • are a Canadian citizen
  • are 18 years of age or more on general voting day
  • have lived in BC for at least 6 months before you register to vote
  • have lived in the City of Port Coquitlam for 30 days or more before you register to vote
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How do I get on the Voter's List?
Please call the Corporate Office at 604.927.5212 to confirm if your name is currently on the Voter's List.

Anyone registered as a Provincial Voter by June 1, 2011 was automatically placed on the City’s voters list. If you missed the June 1, 2011 deadline you may register as a Port Coquitlam voter from August 28 to September 27, 2011 at City Hall or at any polling station on Voting Day.

What identification do I need to register at City Hall or at a polling station on Voting Day?

You must provide at least two of the documents listed below to provide evidence of your identity and place of residence.  At least one of the documents must include your signature.  You must be prepared to sign a declaration as to you place of residence.

Provide two of the following to register to vote:
  • BC Driver’s License
  • BC Identification Card issued by the BC Motor Vehicles Branch
  • Owner’s certificate of insurance and Vehicle License issued by ICBC
  • BC CareCard of Gold CareCard
  • Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form (SDES8)
  • Social Insurance Card
  • Canadian Citizenship Card
  • Valid Canadian Passport
  • Current Property Tax Notice
  • Credit Card
  • Utility Bill
I own property in Port Coquitlam but do not live in Port Coquitlam; can I vote?
As a non-resident property owner – you own property in one place but live in another – you have the right to vote both where you live and where you own property.

You may vote in a BC local election as a non-resident property elector if you:

  • are not a resident in that community
  • are a Canadian citizen
  • are 18 years of age or more on general voting day
  • have lived in BC for at least 6 months before you register to vote
Non-resident property electors can register in advance at City Hall or bring their land title certificate to either an advance poll or an election day poll.  Non-resident property electors must submit a Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form if more than one person is registered on the property's land title.

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Contact:
For further information regarding Port Coquitlam's municipal elections, please contact:
Corporate Office
Tel. 604.927.5421
Fax. 604.927.5402
Email: corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

Location and Mailing Address
Second Floor, City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street
Port Coquitlam BC  V3C 2A8

Business Hours
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)