2026 Request for Mail Ballot

Elector Requesting Mail Ballot

The City of Penticton respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Your personal information is collected in accordance with Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of contacting you in relation to a mail ballot for the 2026 Local Government Election and will only be used for this purpose. If you have any questions about the collection access, use, or disclosure of your personal information, please contact: Chief Election Officer at election@penticton.ca or phone 250-490-2429.

Non-Resident Property Elector

Are you applying for a ballot as a non-resident property elector (you own property in Penticton but live somewhere else in BC)?
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To receive a Mail Ballot as a Non-Resident Property Owner, you will need to submit the following (It may be best to call Elections at 250-490-2473, or email us at election@penticton.ca so that we can walk you through what is necessary and provide a way to get this information to us): 

  • A document that shows you own the property for which you are voting.  Examples of acceptable proof of ownership documents are Certificate of Title, Property Tax Notice or Property Assessment Notice.  Photocopies are acceptable; original documents will not be returned to you. 
  • Two pieces of identification must be provided (copies only please, originals will not be returned) and will be destroyed once identity is confirmed. 
  • If you are not the sole owner of the property in question, then the majority of the registered owners must complete the Non Resident Property Elector and Consent Form

Delivery of Package

I request that you provide me with a mail ballot package in the following way (select one option):
ID required: Individuals will be required to show identification to prove their identity; and fill out and sign a Form 11-3 [Declaration of Person Obtaining Mail Ballot on behalf of an Elector].
The last day to request a mail ballot be mailed to you is October 5, 2026. After this date, all mail ballots must be picked up at City Hall.

Declaration (All boxes must be selected)

By submitting this form I hereby declare that I am:

Proof of Identity

The City of Penticton will be using the Provincial Voters List, updated August 2026. If you are not on the list, you will need to submit two (2) pieces of identification that proves your identity and residency (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. More information will be include with your ballot.

If you are unsure whether you're on the list, please call 250-490-2429 prior to submitting any identification.

Examples of acceptable documents include:

  • BC Drivers Licence
  • BC Identification Card
  • BC Care Card or BC Gold Care Card
  • BC Services Card with or without a photo
  • Vehicle insurance papers issued by ICBC
  • Social Insurance Number Card, or social insurance letter issued by Government of Canada
  • Citizenship Card issued by Government of Canada
  • Property tax notice
  • Credit card or debit card
  • Utility bill issued by Fortis, BC Hydro or the City of Penticton

If any of the following are used for ID, we will need another piece of ID with an address/signature: 

  • Birth certificate
  • Valid Canadian passport
  • Nexus Card
  • Firearms Licence