Can I vote?
Waterloo municipal election · October 26, 2026
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 BOTH Waterloo and your home municipality. You must not be legally prohibited from voting.
How do I register—and what do I need?
1 · REGISTER
First, check that you’re registered. Your name and current Waterloo address must be on the voters’ list. If either is missing or wrong, add or update it using the City’s online tool.
Check my registration2 · BRING ID
Bring 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 IDDo 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.
I’m not a Canadian citizen. Can I vote?
No. Only Canadian citizens can vote.
When can I vote?
Checked September 7, 2026 against the City of Waterloo’s guide.
