Elections Yukon is preparing for the 2021 territorial election – and votes can now register online.

With the current Liberal regime having been sworn into office four years ago last week, the next election must be called sometime before Nov. 18, 2021.

Online registration can be used to register, check your registration, or update current registration information.

Those who were registered to vote in the 2016 election do not have to re-register.

“Registration makes it easier, faster, and more convenient to vote when an election is called,” the elections office said Monday.

For the first time, 16- and 17-year-olds are now be able to register. Elections Yukon estimates there are about 900 of them in the territory.

To register, these future electors must meet all the elector eligibility requirements to vote except for age; they must be a Canadian citizen and be a resident of the Yukon 12 months prior to polling day, whose date has not been determined.

A number of 16- and 17-year-olds will be 18 years of age by polling day of the next territorial election and will be able to vote.

During the election period, registered electors (including the registered 16- and 17-year-olds who will be 18 years of age by polling day), will receive a Voter Information Card which will detail voting options, contact information, and the places, dates, and times to exercise their right to vote.

An elector can access online the following services at any time to:

• check to see if they are registered to vote;

• update their voter information; and

• register to vote (including 16 and 17 year olds).

To use the service, visit the electionsyukon.ca website home page where electors will have the option to check their registration, register, or update their registration. Information is also provided to register by mail or email.

To check registration online, electors will be prompted to enter their name, address, and date of birth.

If the elector’s record is found, and the information is correct, the registration will be confirmed.

If the record is not found, or information needs to be updated, there will be a prompt to upload a document or picture of the proof of identification.

A complete list of acceptable ID can be found at electionsyukon.ca under the Elector Information tab.

Elections Yukon encourages electors to use the new online service if they are first time voters, they are or will be moving, want to confirm they are registered, or to register as a 16- and 17-year-olds.

“Registration ensures a faster and more convenient experience to exercise the right to vote,” Elections Yukon said.