WATERLOO VOTING GUIDE
Can I vote?
Probably. Check in 30 seconds.
Can students vote?
Yes, if you:
- are a Canadian citizen
- live in Waterloo while attending school
- are 18 by October 26
You may vote in Waterloo and your home municipality. Only once in the same school-board election. You must not be legally prohibited from voting.
I’m not a Canadian citizen. Can I vote?
No. Only Canadian citizens can vote.
Do I need a permanent Waterloo address?
No. Use where you live in Waterloo.
No fixed address? Use the Waterloo place where you most often slept or ate during the five weeks before voting.
How do I register?
Check the voters’ list. Add or fix your information online.
Check or updateWhat do I need?
One ID with your name + current Waterloo address. Photo ID is not required.
- Lease
- Campus residence document
- Bank statement
- Utility or phone bill
No matching ID? If you’re on the voters’ list, sign a declaration at the poll.
Other accepted IDWhen can I vote?
READY?
Make your vote count.
Last checked September 1, 2026. The City of Waterloo is the official source.