Application for registration and special ballot

(1) An elector whose name does not appear on the list of electors or whose address on the list does not correspond with the elector’s place of ordinary residence may complete an application for registration and special ballot and provide the unit election 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.

Content of application

(2) An application for registration and special ballot shall be in the prescribed form and shall include the following information relating to each elector:
(a) his or her surname and given names;
(b) his or her date of birth;
(c) his or her service number;
(d) the civic address and mailing address of his or her place of ordinary residence;
(e) his or her current mailing address; and
(f) any other information that the Chief Electoral Officer considers necessary to determine the electoral district in which he or she is entitled to vote.

Alternative addresses

(3) For the purpose of maintaining operational security or out of a reasonable apprehension of bodily harm if he or she were to indicate the addresses referred to in paragraph 2(d), the elector may apply to the elector’s commanding officer to use another address for that purpose. The commanding officer, unless he or she considers that it would not be in the public interest to do so, shall grant the application and provide the elector with the alternative address that is to be used on the application for registration and special ballot.

Optional information

(4) In addition to the information specified in subsection (2), the Chief Electoral Officer may request that the elector provide other information that the Chief Electoral Officer considers necessary for implementing agreements made under section 55, but the elector is not required to provide that information.

Examination of identification documents

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

Acceptance of the application

(6) If the unit election officer is satisfied that an elector’s identity has been proven in accordance with this section, the unit election officer shall accept the application for registration and special ballot.

Application of subsections 204.1(3) and (4)

(7) If an alternative address is used in accordance with subsection (3), subsections 204.1(3) and (4) apply with any necessary modifications.