Voter eligibility

You are eligible to vote in the Town of Banff municipal election if you:

• are at least 18 years old; 

• are a Canadian citizen; and

• live in Alberta and your place of residence is in the Town of Banff on Election Day (October 20, 2025). 

Register to vote

All voters must be on the permanent electors registry. Make your voting experience faster and easier, by registering in advance for the Town of Banff’s Permanent Electors Register. To check to see if you are registered to vote or to register, visit Voterlink.  

Voter identification requirements

Voter identification is required by all voters. Identification must prove a voter’s identity and address. 

1. Registered voters are required to show valid government issued identification containing, at minimum, the voter’s photograph and name. This identification must be issued by a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government. For example, a driver’s license, an Alberta ID card, or a Canadian Passport. 

2. Non-Registered voters are required to complete Form 13 Electors Register at the voting station and provide: 

One piece of identification issued by a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the person, the person’s name and the address of the person’s residence.

OR

One piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer that contains the person’s name and current address. A full list of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer is available here.

OR

One piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer that contains the person’s name and an eligible voter to vouch, who meets requirements below and completes Form 14 Statement of Voucher.

If You Do Not Have Photo ID and/or Changed Your Address

If you are a non-registered voter unable to produce government issued photo identification or your address has recently changed, you'll be required to provide two pieces of Valid ID. One piece of Valid ID with your name, along with a second piece of Valid ID that confirms your name and lists your current address. 

If You Have No Identification With Your Current Address

Those unable to produce identification with their current address may have a registered voter vouch for them. 

To make your voting experience faster, you are encouraged to ensure your identification is correct and up-to-date, and to register in advance for the Town of Banff’s Permanent Electors Register.

Forms of acceptable ID

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification (ID) at a voting station if they include your name and current address. For the official list of valid identification, please visit the Elections Alberta ID Requirements website