Learn How to Vote

Resident Electors

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election;
• a Canadian citizen;
• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
• a resident of the District of Oak Bay on the day of registration; and
• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.

Electors who are registering to vote must provide at least 2 pieces of identification that provide evidence of your identity and residency (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. A list of acceptable ID can be found by visiting the Elections BC Voter ID page.

Non-Resident Property Electors

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election;
• a Canadian citizen;
• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
• a registered owner of real property in the District of Oak Bay for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration;
• not entitled to register as a resident elector; and
• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.