The deadline for eligible voters to request to vote by mail in the Toronto municipal election is Thursday, September 24 at 4:30 p.m.
To request to vote by mail, voters can visit the Toronto Elections webpage, email VotebyMail@toronto.ca or call 311.
Voters’ list changes
For a voter’s name to appear on the printed voters’ list used in the voting place on election day, updates to the list must be made by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 11.
Being on the voters’ list before going to vote in person makes the voting process faster.
After this date, eligible voters with acceptable identification can add their name to the voters’ list when they go to vote during:
Voters can confirm, add or update their information on the voters’ list, by visiting the Toronto Elections webpage, emailing VoterRegistration@toronto.ca or calling 311.
Voter Information Cards
A Voter Information Card (VIC) will be mailed to everyone on the voters’ list as of midnight on Sunday, September 20.
Voters can also print or download a digital copy of their VIC to their mobile device on the Toronto Elections webpage.
A VIC provides information about when and where to vote in person during advance voting or on election day.
Bringing a mailed or digital VIC to the voting place makes the voting process faster.
However, residents do not need a VIC to vote, and it cannot be used as identification at the voting place.
All voters are required to show identification with their name and qualifying Toronto address. A complete list of acceptable identification is available on the Toronto Elections webpage.
More information about Toronto’s 2026 municipal election is available on the Toronto Elections webpage.
A Fact Sheet about Toronto’s 2026 municipal election is available on the City’s Media Room webpage.
Media planning to attend a voting place are encouraged to review the Media Attendance at Voting Places Policy in advance.
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