Non-Resident Property Electors

A non-resident property elector is an eligible British Columbia resident who owns real property in the District of Lantzville but does not live in the District. Owning property in Lantzville does not automatically give a person the right to vote. All eligibility and registration requirements must be met.

Important: Corporations and businesses do not have voting rights. A person cannot register as a non-resident property elector if a corporation is a registered owner of the property or if the property is being held in trust for a corporation or another trust.

Who is eligible to register as a non-resident property elector?

To register, you must meet all of the following requirements:

You are not entitled to register as a resident elector of the District of Lantzville.
You are 18 years of age or older on the day you register or, if the election is in progress, you will be 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day.
You are a Canadian citizen.
You have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day you register.
You have been a registered owner of real property in the District of Lantzville for at least 30 days immediately before the day you register.
All registered owners of the property are individuals and none of the owners holds the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.
You are not disqualified under the Local Government Act, another enactment or otherwise by law from voting in the election.
You have not registered as a non-resident property elector in relation to another parcel of real property in the District of Lantzville.
If there is more than one registered owner, you have the written consent of enough of the other registered owners so that, together with you, a majority of all registered owners have consented.

Only one registered owner may register as the non-resident property elector for a particular property.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “registered owner of real property” mean?

For non-resident property elector registration, a registered owner is whichever of the following applies:

The owner of a registered estate in fee simple, unless another person holds one of the interests described below.
The holder of the last registered agreement for sale, unless another person holds one of the interests described below.
The tenant for life under a registered life interest, unless another person holds the leasehold interest described below.
The holder of a registered lease of the property for a term of at least 99 years.

What if I own more than one property in Lantzville?

You may register as a non-resident property elector in relation to only one parcel of real property within the District of Lantzville. You do not receive an additional vote for each property you own.

What if the property is registered in my company’s name?

You are not eligible to register as a non-resident property elector if the property is registered in the name of a corporation or business.

You are also not eligible if a corporation is one of the registered owners or if an individual registered owner is holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

Corporations cannot vote in local government elections.

What if I own the property with other people?

If there is more than one individual registered owner, only one owner may register as the non-resident property elector for that property.

The person applying must have the written consent of enough of the other registered owners so that, together with the applicant, a majority of all registered owners have consented.

Two owners: The other owner must consent.
Three owners: At least one of the other owners must consent.
Four owners: At least two of the other owners must consent.
Five owners: At least two of the other owners must consent.

A completed Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form must be submitted with the registration application.

What if another owner lives at the property?

An owner who lives at the property may qualify to vote as a resident elector of the District of Lantzville.

Another registered owner who lives elsewhere in British Columbia may also qualify as the non-resident property elector for the property, provided that person meets all eligibility requirements and obtains the required written consent from the other registered owners.

Can both a resident elector and a non-resident property elector vote in relation to the same property?

Yes. The fact that one registered owner lives at the property and qualifies as a resident elector does not, by itself, prevent another eligible registered owner from registering as the non-resident property elector.

However, only one person may register as the non-resident property elector for the property.

How do non-resident property electors register?

The District of Lantzville uses the Provincial Voters List as the register of resident electors. Non-resident property electors are not automatically registered through the Provincial Voters List and must apply directly to the District.

Advance registration

Advance registration for non-resident property electors is available through the District Election Office while advance registration is open.

For the 2026 General Local Election, advance registration closes on August 25, 2026.

Contact the District Election Office before attending to confirm office hours and to ask any questions regarding the current application form and the documents you will need to provide.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR CONSENT FORM

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR HANDOUT

Registration when voting

After advance registration closes, an eligible non-resident property elector may register immediately before voting at an advance or general voting opportunity.

The registration application requires:

Your full legal name.
The civic address or legal description of the Lantzville property.
Your mailing address.
Either your date of birth or the last six digits of your Social Insurance Number.
A declaration that you meet the legal qualifications to register and vote.
Your signature.
The signature and residential address of a witness, unless the witness is an authorized election official.

You must also provide:

Two pieces of identification that provide evidence of your identity, with at least one containing your signature.
Satisfactory proof that you are entitled to register in relation to the property.
A completed Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form if there is more than one registered owner.

Identification and proof of property ownership are separate requirements.

What identification is acceptable?

You must provide at least two documents that establish your identity. At least one document must contain your signature.

Acceptable documents include:

British Columbia Driver’s Licence.
British Columbia Identification Card.
Photo BC Services Card.
Non-photo BC Services Card.
A document issued by the Government of Canada confirming registration under the Indian Act, such as a Certificate of Indian Status.
A citizenship or membership card issued by a First Nation.
A citizenship card issued by Métis Nation British Columbia.
ICBC Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence.
British Columbia CareCard or British Columbia Gold CareCard.
Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8.
Social Insurance Number card or a confirmation of Social Insurance Number letter issued by the Government of Canada.
Canadian citizenship card.
Real property tax notice.
Credit card or debit card issued by a bank, credit union or other qualifying financial institution.
Utility bill for electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable service.

An election official may accept another document if the official is satisfied that it provides appropriate evidence of identity.

The identification requirements for local government elections are established by the Local Government Act and the Local Government Elections Regulation. Provincial-election identification and vouching rules should not be assumed to apply to a local government election.

What documents can be used as proof of property ownership?

You must provide proof satisfactory to the election official that you are entitled to register in relation to the property.

To avoid delays, applicants should provide a recent State of Title Certificate or current land title search showing:

The property’s legal description or civic address.
The applicant as a registered owner.
The names of all other registered owners.
Whether the registered owners are individuals or corporations.

A current property tax notice or BC Assessment notice may be considered, but these documents may not show every registered owner and may not be sufficient on their own. The election official may request additional land title documentation.

Contact the District Election Office before registering if you are unsure whether your property documents are sufficient.

Forms

The following current District forms are required:

Accessibility and assistance

Contact the District Election Office if you need election information in an alternate format or require assistance completing the registration process.

Do not email copies of identification or land title documents unless the District Election Office has provided an approved and secure method for submitting them.

Legislative and election resources

This information is provided as a general guide. If there is a difference between this webpage and the applicable legislation, regulation or election bylaw, the legislation, regulation and bylaw govern.

Non-Resident Property Electors FAQ