Elections Nova Scotia

Elections Nova Scotia updates the voters list using many different methods. On an ongoing basis, Elections Nova Scotia selectively receives data from several sources including the Registry of Motor Vehicles, Vital Statistics, the Nova Scotia Civic Address File, Elections Canada, municipal elections and field work done by Returning Officers and Elections Nova Scotia staff.

Please note: The format of the information provided to Elections Nova Scotia from other organizations is not always compatible with the internal system. It is often best for electors with changes in their information to update directly with Elections Nova Scotia, rather than through a third party or other governmental organization.

Of note, to be on the Nova Scotia voters list and vote in a provincial election, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen.
• Be at least 18 years old on election day.
• Have lived in Nova Scotia for at least six months before the day an election is called.

Register by mail or email:

You can choose to register by mail or e-mail by downloading the application form from our website and following the instructions. Send the form and a copy of your ID to Elections Nova Scotia by email elections@novascotia.ca or by mail to:

Manager, Information Systems and Technology

PO Box 2246

Halifax, NS  B3J 3C8

Please note that with the potential postal strike voters should register online, by email, or at their voting location.

Online Voter Registration Service:

You can also register on-line to vote or update your address on the voters list using the service found at the link below. It will take you to the Elections Canada Online Voter Registration Service where information you provide may be used to register you with both Elections Canada and Elections Nova Scotia. Elections Nova Scotia selectively receives data from sources including Elections Canada for the purpose of updating the voters list.

Note: when registering via a third party, it is recommended that you follow up with Elections Nova Scotia directly to verify that your information is correct and up to date.

To register online through this service, you must provide a valid civic address in Nova Scotia. If you are registering for the first time, this service will ask you to provide your Nova Scotia driver's license number.

The following links will take you to Elections Canada’s Online Voter Registration Service. Please Note: Voter Information Cards will not be printed for the 42nd Provincial General Election in Nova Scotia. Once you register you can find a voting location near to you by entering your address in the ‘where do I vote’ tool on Elections Nova Scotia’s website.

Online Voter Registration Service (in English)

Service d’inscription en ligne de l'électeur (en Français)

During an election, you can:

1. Apply at the returning office in your electoral district. The returning officer will add your name to the list and also tell you what polling station you will vote at based on your civic address. Follow this link to find your electoral district.
2. Apply at your polling station. The poll clerk will add your name to the list using a Elector Information Form. Be sure to bring appropriate ID.

ID Requirements

You will be asked to show ID to have your name on the list of electors (if you aren't already on it). Even if you have your Voter Information Card in hand, it's always a good idea to bring your proper and current ID to the polling station so there won't be any confusion or delay.