Voters eager to cast their ballot in Saskatoon's municipal election in October can get one step closer today, as applications open for mail-in ballots.

Voting by mail is an option for people who are unable to vote at an advance poll from Oct.15 to 22 or on election day on Oct. 26.

The civic election decides the city's mayor, councillors and school board trustees.

Anyone wishing to get ahead of the game can head to city hall and apply at the clerk's office. They'll need to be able to prove their identity and residence.

A drivers' licence is preferred for this, but for a complete list of identification options click here.

Those accepted won't be able to vote just yet, though. The mail-in ballot packages don't arrive in the mail until October.

All mailed ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on election day.