Vote by Mail

Return your mail ballot application to the Election Office before October 5 at 4 pm.

Application methods:

• Online
• Paper application
  • Obtain a hard copy of the mail ballot application by:
    • downloading and printing the application
    • calling the Burnaby Election Office at 604-294-7088 to request an application package be mailed to you
    • picking up an application package at one of the the designated mail ballot box locations
  • Follow the instructions provided in the application, then submit your completed application:
    • by mail, using the pre-paid return envelope
    • in person to the Burnaby City Hall (4949 Canada Way) Legislative Services reception desk

Note: Non-resident property electors should contact the Burnaby Election Office for the necessary forms.

Once your application is approved, a mail ballot will be issued starting the week of September 28.

Options to receive your mail ballot:

• have it mailed to you
• pick it up in person at the Burnaby Election Office
• have a designated person pick it up on your behalf at the Burnaby Election Office

Once you have your mail ballot, you are ready to vote! Please follow the instructions carefully, as ballots must be completed correctly to be counted.

• Mark your mail ballot using a black pen or marker to completely fill in the oval next to the candidate(s) of your choice.
  You may vote for up to 
  • 1 Mayor
  • 8 Councillors
  • 7 School Trustees
• Fold and insert your marked ballot into Envelope A and seal the envelope.
• Insert Envelope A into Envelope B
• Seal, fill out and sign the front of Envelope B 
• Insert Envelope B into Envelope C and return it

• Mail using the prepaid return envelope
• Drop off at a designated mail ballot box location
• Drop off at any voting location on voting days between 8 am and 8 pm

Return your completed mail ballot to the Election Office before October 17 at 8 pm. The Election Office must receive your mail ballot by this deadline. If you are returning your mail ballot by mail, ensure you allow enough time for Canada Post to deliver it before 8 pm on October 17.