Elector to give name, etc.

(1) Each elector, on arriving at the polling station, shall give his or her name and service number and the address of his or her place of ordinary residence to
the unit election officer and, on request, to a representative of a registered party.

Alternative address

(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), if an alternative address is indicated on the list of electors under section 204.1 in respect of the elector, the elector may provide that alternative address.

Proof of identity

(3) If the unit election officer determines that the elector’s name, service number and address appear on the list of electors, then the elector shall provide the officer with the following proof of the elector’s identity:

(a) one piece of identification issued by the Canadian Forces that contains a photograph of the elector and his or her name and service number; or

(b) two pieces of identification of a type authorized under section 211.3 each of which establishes the elector’s name and at least one of which establishes his or her service number.

Examination of identification documents

A representative of a registered party may examine, but not handle, any piece of identification presented under this section.

Name crossed off the list

(5) If the unit election officer is satisfied that an elector’s identity has been proven in accordance with this section, the elector’s name shall be crossed off the list of electors.