Every four years, citizens in each municipality across Québec are called to vote for their municipal representatives. This requirement is set out in the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities.
To learn more about how municipal elections work, visit the Élections Québec website: À propos des élections municipales au Québec
THE RETURNING OFFICER’S REPORT ON THE 2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
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Who can vote ?
Requirements for voting in municipal elections
To vote, you must meet the following conditions on election day:
- Be entered on the list of electors (You are responsible for confirming your entry)
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Not have lost your election rights
On election day, you must also meet one of the following two conditions, depending on your domiciliary address.
If your home is located in the municipality, you must:
- Have lived in Québec for at least six months.
If your domicile is not located in the municipality, you must:
- Own a building or occupy a business establishment located on the territory of the municipality since at least 45 days;
- Have sent an application for entry or a power of attorney to the municipality within the required timeframe.
Source:Élections Québec. Can you vote?
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Identification Required at the Polling Station
When you arrive to vote, you must present one of the following valid pieces of identification:
- Your Quebec health insurance card
- Your Quebec driver’s licence (or probationary licence)
- Your Canadian passport
- Your Certificate of Indian Status
- Your Canadian Forces ID card
If you do not have one of these documents, you will be directed to the voter identity verification table for further assistance.