VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The form can be downloaded from the Division of Elections website at www.elections.state.ak.us/forms/c03.pdf. Application forms are also available at the Division of Elections as well as at designated voter registration agencies (including DMV locations, Health and Social Services offices, Community and Economic Development offices and Armed Forces Recruitment Offices).

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Alaska. If using the National Voter Registration Form in Alaska, the political party affiliation and race/ethnicity fields may be left blank. One of the following identification numbers must be provided: Alaska Driver's License or Alaska State Identification Card Number. If a person does not have either of those, he/she must provide the last four digits of his/her social security number. If a person does not have any of those identification numbers, he or she must write "NONE" on the form and a unique identifying number will be assigned to him or her for voter registration purposes.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

If you are in Alaska, you can register to vote as soon as you arrive as long as you intend to remain there and have the intent to return when you leave. However, a person must have been a resident of Alaska and of the election district in which the person seeks to vote for at least 30 days just before the election in order to vote in that election. The voter may not be registered in another state. The 30-day residency requirement does not apply to presidential elections in the case of a voter that is otherwise qualified.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

In general, a P.O. Box, including a campus P.O. Box, is not sufficient to establish residency. An applicant must provide sufficient information to determine the location of the residence of the voter.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address your legal residence. Residence is defined as the place in which a person's habitation is fixed, and to which, whenever absent, the person intends to return. Alaska Stat. § 15.05.020. To vote, you must have been a resident of Alaska and of the house district in which you plan to vote for at least 30 days just before the election and you may not be registered to vote in another jurisdiction.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. When registering to vote in person, a voter's identity must be verified by a driver's license, state identification card, current and valid photo identification, birth certificate, passport, or hunting or fishing license. A registration official who knows the identity of the applicant may waive the identification requirement.

When registering to vote by mail or fax, a voter's identity must be verified either at the time of registration or at the polls by submitting a copy of a current and valid photo identification, driver's license, passport, state identification card or birth certificate.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Alaska voters must provide identification at the polling place in order to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include an official voter registration card, driver's license, state identification card, current and valid photo identification, birth certificate, passport or hunting or fishing license. In the alternative, the following documents are acceptable identification as long as they list the voter's current address and name: an original or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document.

A voter who cannot exhibit a required form of identification shall be allowed to vote a questioned ballot.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The applicant must provide the following information: name; sex; State of Alaska driver's license number or State of Alaska identification card number, if issued, or the last four digits of the applicant's social security number; date of birth; Alaska residence address; statement of whether the applicant has been registered to vote in another jurisdiction and, if so, the jurisdiction and the address of the previous registration; a declaration that the applicant will be 18 or older within 90 days after the date of registration; declaration that the applicant is a citizen of the United States; the applicant's signature; any former name under which the applicant was registered to vote in Alaska; and other certification statements attesting to the veracity of information provided and understanding of potential criminal prosecution for violating sections of the Elections title.

An incomplete or inaccurate registration form may not be accepted. An application will not be processed if the residence address is missing, or if you provide a PO Box, HC No. and Box, PSC Box, Rural Route No., Commercial Address or Mail Stop Address. If the application is incomplete, the registrant will be notified in writing.

A person who submitted an incomplete or inaccurate registration form may register by re-executing and resubmitting a registration form in person, by mail, or by facsimile or other electronic transmission approved by the elections director.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

A voter whose name is changed by marriage or court order may vote under the previous name. In order to vote under a name that has been legally changed, a voter must use the Voter Registration Application Register to perform a name change. In order for the change to be in effect for an election, the request must be received or postmarked 30 days before an election.

A voter who wishes to vote under the new name, but has not re-registered at least 30 days before the election may vote a questioned ballot or an absentee ballot.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 General Election, the deadline is October 5, 2008. Alaska requires voters to be registered 30 days before an election.

10) What (if different from voter registration deadline) is the registration form submission deadline?

Completed registration forms submitted by mail must be postmarked at least 30 days before the next election, and completed registration forms submitted by fax or other electronic transmission approved under Alaska election law must be received at least 30 days before the next election. The names of applicants submitting forms without postmarks will be placed on the official registration list for that election if the form was signed and dated at least 30 days before the election and the form is received by the director or election supervisor at least 25 days before the election.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Alaska Division of Elections at:
Division of Elections
PO Box 110017
Juneau, AK 99811-0017
(907) 465-4611
elections(at)gov.state.ak.us

13) What web resources are available?

The Alaska Division of Elections has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: www.elections.alaska.gov. The site includes resources such as frequently asked questions and absentee ballots.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is also a helpful resource:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/alaska.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The form can be downloaded from the Secretary of State's website at http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/GetRegForm.aspx. Application forms also are available at the County Boards of Registrars, normally located in the county courthouse. They are also available at public libraries, and at state and local government agencies providing public assistance, such as the Department of Public Health Medicaid Agency, and the Department of Human Resources. Citizens can also register to voter when applying for or renewing their driver's licenses or state identification cards. Qualified can also submit a postcard registration by mail. The postcard application is available at the citizen's County Board of Registrars, driver's licensing office, public colleges and universities, and select libraries. The postcard may also be obtained on-line at: http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/VoterRegistrationInfo.aspx.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

While there are no specific prohibitions restricting the use of the National Voter Registration Form, Alabama has created three new programs to promote voter registration and conform with the National Voter Registration Act. These programs are (1) Motor Voter, which permits people to register to vote when they apply for state identification or a driver's license; (2) Agency-Based Voter Registration, which allows people to register to vote at selected government offices; and (3) Postcard Voter Registration, which allows voters to complete a form and return it to the appropriate location. This information may be found at the Secretary of State website, which is available at: http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/NatlVoterRegAct.aspx.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

Alabama laws do not specify how long someone must live there to be eligible to vote there, but the law specifically states that a person must be registered to vote at least ten days before the election. People must vote in the county and voting place that corresponds with where their permanent address.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

The voter registration application provides a section for the applicant's permanent address and a mailing address; therefore applicants may list a P.O. Box, college campus address, or dorm address. Nevertheless, applicants must include their permanent address on the voter registration form. See State of Alabama Mail-In Voter Registration Form, available online at: http://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/election/vr/nvra-2.pdf.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Voters may only register to vote in the county of their domicile. Domicile is defined as a place where someone lives and intends to remain permanently.

Alabama has created three new programs to promote voter registration and conform with the National Voter Registration Act. These programs are (1) Motor Voter, which permits people to register to vote when they apply for state identification or a driver's license; (2) Agency-Based Voter Registration, which allows people to register to vote at selected government offices; and (3) Postcard Voter Registration, which allows voters to complete a form and return it to the appropriate location. This information may be found at the Secretary of State website, which is available at: http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/NatlVoterRegAct.aspx.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

No. Voters may register by mail without identification, but they must provide the ID requirements listed in question 9 when they come to the voting polls or with their absentee ballot.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Before voting in person, a voter must present identification. The requirement can be fulfilled through a photo ID (defined as any government issued photo IDs, employee ID cards, and college-level or higher student ID cards), or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or "other government document." The government documents must contain both the name and address of the voter, and are defined using a list that is non-exhaustive but includes: (a) a government ID card issued by any state or federal branch or agency, (b) a passport, (c) an Alabama hunting or fishing license, (d) an Alabama handgun permit, (e) a pilot's license, (f) a military ID card, (g) a certified copy of a birth certificate, (h) a Social Security Card, (i) a naturalization document, (j) certified court adoption or name change records, or (k) a Medicaid, Medicare, or EBT card. If they have no identification, they may vote provisionally.

Absentee voters must submit a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document with the absentee ballot, unless they are exempt under federal law.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If the omission results in a refusal of registration, the Board of Registrars must notify the registrant within ten days of the refusal, giving them a specific reason for the refusal. If the refusal was an innocent error, the registrant is permitted to re-submit the voter registration form. The registrant can also appeal the denial to probate court.

8) If a person changes their name, can they have their new name reflected on their voter registration records by filling out a voter registration form?

Yes.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Registration closes ten days before the election. Although Jefferson County (of which Birmingham is the seat) is exempt from the state-wide deadline based on a population provision, they too follow the ten days registration deadline.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Registration forms must be submitted by the voter registration deadline if submitted at an official registration agency. If submitted by mail, they must be postmarked by the deadline.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Election Day registration is not permitted.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Alabama Secretary of State's Office at:
Office of the Secretary of State
Elections Division
600 Dexter Ave, Suite E-208
Montgomery, AL 36130
1-800-274- VOTE (8683)

13) What web resources are available?

Secretary of State, Elections Division:
http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/Default.aspx

National Campaign for Fair Elections:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org.

Project Vote Smart:
http://www.votesmart.org/voter_registration_resources.php?state_id=AL

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be found at your local county clerk's office, by contacting the Secretary of State Election Division at 1-800-247-3312, or at http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/elections_pdfs/voter/voter_reg_ap_ar.pdf

Voter registration agencies shall distribute mail voter registration applications, provide assistance to applicants in completing voter registration application forms, unless the applicant refuses assistance, and accept completed voter registration application forms for transmittal to the appropriate permanent registrar via the Secretary of State. Voter registration agencies include the following:

• - The Office of Driver Services of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and all State Revenue Offices
• - Public assistance agencies, which shall mean those agencies that provide services under the Food Stamps, Medicaid, Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), and the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programs
• - Disabilities agencies, which shall mean agencies that offer state-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to persons with disabilities
• - Public libraries
• - The Arkansas National Guard

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Arkansas.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

You must reside in Arkansas at least 31 days prior to the first election in which you will vote. The registration books will be closed 30 days before each election and will remain closed until after the election. If the voter has submitted her/his registration application close to the registration deadline, the voter should follow up on the application by calling her/his County Clerk.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her voting residence. "Voting residence" shall be a voter's domicile. The domicile of a person is that place in which his or her habitation is fixed to which he or she has the intention to return whenever he or she is absent. A change of domicile is made only by the act of abandonment, together with the intent to remain in another place. A person can have only one domicile at any given time, but does not lose his or her domicile if he or she temporarily leaves his or her home and goes to another country, state, or place in this state with the intent of returning. The place where a person's family resides is presumed to be his or her place of domicile, but a person may acquire a separate residence if he or she takes another abode with the intention of remaining there. An actual address is not needed for registration, as long as you are able to notate the physical location on the map provided on the voter registration card.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your legal residence. However, if you are claimed as a dependent on your parents' income tax return, their address is probably your legal residence. See Question 3 above.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

If you register to vote by mail you must provide either your driver's license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number on your Arkansas Voter Registration Application, or indicate on the application that you do not possess either a driver's license or Social Security number.

If you indicate on the application that you do not possess either a driver's license or Social Security number, you may be required to vote a Provisional Ballot when you vote for the first time unless you submit a photocopy of one of the following with your mail-in application or at the time of voting: current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck that shows your name and address, or another government document that shows your name and address.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Election officials at the polls must ASK all voters to provide one of the following forms of identification:

• - A current and valid photo identification (such as a driver's license),
• - A copy of a current utility bill showing the voter's name and address,
• - A copy of a bank statement showing the voter's name and address,
• - A copy of a government check or paycheck showing the voter's name and address, or
• - A copy of a government document showing the voter's name and address.

If you're unable to provide ID, the election official will note it on the Precinct Voter Registration List, and you may vote a regular ballot.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The treatment of incomplete or illegible registration forms depends on the type of information that is missing or illegible. If an applicant for voter registration fails to provide any of the information required, the permanent registrar shall notify the applicant of the failure and provide the applicant with an opportunity to complete the form in a timely manner to allow for its completion before the next election for federal office.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. If a voter's name is not the same as that on the precinct voter registration list, the election official will request that the voter complete a voter registration application form for the purposes of updating the county voter registration files. Once the voter has completed the application, the voter will be permitted to vote.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

You must submit your application to an official voter registration agency or mail it no later than 30 days prior to an election in which you wish to vote. The postmark on a mail-in application will be considered the submission date. If you completed your application at a voter registration drive, the organizers must submit it to the county clerk or Secretary of State's office within 21 days of the date on the application or no later than 30 days prior to the next election .If you submit your application close to an election registration deadline, you are strongly advised to follow up on your registration status with your county clerk before Election Day.

If an election deadline is looming, there is one method of application that will ensure your eligibility; apply in person with your county clerk. If you have not received verification from your county clerk, be sure to confirm your registration BEFORE Election Day.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Generally not. The registration deadline is 30 days before a general election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 30th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election. For the registration deadline see Question 9.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the

State Board of Election Commissioners

Susie Stormes, Director
State Capitol, Room 024
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-682-1834

Arkansas Ethics Commission

Graham Sloan, Director
910 West Second, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-324-9600

13) What web resources are available?

The Arkansas Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://www.sosweb.state.ar.us/elections.html. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/arkansas.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

Voter Registration forms are supplied by the county recorder and are made available to the public by the Secretary of State.

The form can be downloaded from the website of the Arizona Secretary of State at http://www.azsos.gov/election/VoterRegistration.htm. The website also provides for online voter registration. In order to register online, a person must have an Arizona Driver License or Identification card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division on or after October 1st 1996.

Application forms also are available at the County Recorder in the county of the person's legal residence. A list of County Recorder and Election Offices can be found at http://www.azsos.gov/election/county.htm.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Arizona.

There is one restriction - applicants must attach sufficient proof of citizenship (See Questions 5 and 6 for additional information). Satisfactory evidence of citizenship includes:

• a) driver's license or nonoperating identification license
• b) photocopy of a birth certificate
• c) photocopy of US passport
• d) presentation of naturalization documents to the county recorder
• e) other documents or methods that are established pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
• f) the applicant's bureau of Indian affairs card number, tribal treaty card number, or tribal enrollment number

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the Arizona county or city in which the person intends to register for a minimum of twenty-nine (29) days prior to a primary or general election.

A registered elector who moves from one county to another county during the twenty-nine day period preceding either a primary, general or runoff election is deemed to be a resident and registered elector of the county from which the elector moved until the day after the primary, general or runoff election, whichever applies.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

For purposes of the Arizona Election Code, "residence" means an actual physical presence in the state combined with an intent to remain. A temporary absence will not result in a loss of residence if the individual has an intent to return following his absence.

A P.O. Box may be used. The Arizona Election Code provides:

A person who does not reside at a fixed, permanent or private structure shall be properly registered to vote if that person is qualified under Arizona election law and that person's registration address is located within Arizona at a "general delivery address for a post office covering the location where the registrant is a resident."

A college campus or dorm address can also be used, although residence is determined by the intention of the person. If the person intends to move back to Arizona or intends to make Arizona his home, then he has established residence. A person will not lose their Arizona residence by reason of absence from the state "while a student at an institution of learning."

A person does not lose residence by leaving to go to another county, state, or foreign country for merely temporary purposes, with the intention of returning. On the other hand, a person will not gain Arizona residence by virtue of their status as a student in Arizona. A person will not gain residence in any county into which he comes for merely temporary purposes, without the intention of making that county his home.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your legal residence. However, if you are claimed as a dependent on your parents' income tax return, their address is probably your legal residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

A completed registration form must contain one of the following:

• a) the person's Arizona driver's license number
• b) the person's Arizona nonoperating identification license number
• c) the last four digits of the person's social security number
• d) the person's affirmation that if an Arizona driver license number, nonoperating identification license number, or the last four digits of the persons' social security number is not provided, the person does not possess a valid Arizona driver or nonoperating identification license or a social security number and that the person is hereby requesting that a unique identifying number be assigned by the secretary of state.

Additionally, registration requires a statement that the applicant is a United States citizen. Evidence of citizenship must be attached to the application. Acceptable proof of citizenship includes the following:

• a) the registrant's driver's license or identification card number, if issued in Arizona after October 1, 1996 or if issued by an equivalent governmental agency of another state if the agency indicates on the license or identification card that the person has provided proof of U.S. citizenship;
• b) a legible photocopy of the registrant's birth certificate that verifies citizenship and supporting legal documentation (e.g. marriage certificate) if the name on the birth certificate is not the same as the registrant's current legal name;
• c) a legible photocopy of the relevant pages of the registrant's U.S. passport;
• d) U.S. naturalization documents or the number of the certificate of naturalization;
• e) the registrant's Bureau of Indian Affairs card number, tribal treaty card number, or tribal enrollment number; or
• f) a legible photocopy of a tribal certificate of Indian blood or tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs affidavit of birth.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Every qualified elector, is required to show proof of identity before receiving a ballot. Before receiving his ballot, each elector shall announce his name and place of residence in a clear, audible tone of voice to the election official in charge of the signature roster or present his name and residence in writing and shall present one form of identification that bears the name, address and photograph of the elector or two different forms of identification that bear the name and address of the elector.

Acceptable forms of identification with the voter's photograph, name and address include:

• - Valid Arizona driver license
• - Valid Arizona nonoperating identification license
• - Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
• - Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification

*Note that an identification is "valid" unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired.

Acceptable forms of identification without the voter's photograph, but show the voter's name and address include (voter must present two):

• - Utility bill of the elector that is dated within ninety days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television
• - Bank or credit union statement that is dated within ninety days of the date of the election
• - Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
• - Indian census card
• - Property tax statement of the elector's residence
• - Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
• - Recorder's Certificate
• - Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the county recorder

*Note that an identification is "valid" unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired.

If the name is found upon the precinct register by the election officer having charge thereof, or the qualified elector presents a certificate from the county recorder showing that he is entitled by law to vote in the precinct, the election official in charge of the signature roster shall repeat the name and the qualified elector shall be allowed within the voting area.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If the information on the registration form is incomplete or illegible and the county recorder is not able to process the registration form, the county recorder shall notify the applicant within ten business days of receipt of the registration form, shall specify the missing or illegible information and, if the registration lacks the registrant's name, address, date of birth, signature, affirmation of citizenship, or identification information (i.e. driver's license or identification card number, the last four digits of the registrant's social security number or an attestation that the registrant has none of these forms of identification), the recorder must also specify that the registrant will not be registered until he supplies the required information. If the missing or illegible information is supplied before 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, that person is deemed to have been registered on the date the registration was first received.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. An elector desiring to register under a new name, resulting either from a court order or marriage, shall reregister and state on the new affidavit of registration the elector's former legal name. An elector may also correct the voter registration record by providing the new name at the polls and voting a provisional ballot.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, registration closes at midnight on Monday, October 6. Arizona requires voters to be registered 29 days before an election. This means that the county recorder must have received the voter's registration by midnight, October 6, 2008.

The only exception to this rule is for servicemen or overseas voters who qualify under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act of 1986. These voters may validly register if their registration materials are received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Mail-in registrations post-marked at least 29 days prior to the election are valid if the county recorder receives them by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Mail-in registrations are also valid if dated at least 29 days prior to the election and received by the county recorder within five days after the registration deadline. The date of registration entered for registration forms that are received by the county recorder from persons, groups or agencies that are not authorized to accept registrations pursuant to and that do not bear a legible postmark date or an otherwise reliable date shall be the date that those forms are received by the county recorder.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No. Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election. For the registration deadline see Question 9.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For general information, contact the Elections Office of the Arizona Secretary of State:
Arizona Secretary of State
Elections
1700 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2888
1-602-542-8683

For the Voter Outreach Office which helps conduct non-partisan voter registration drives:
Arizona Secretary of State
Voter Outreach
1700 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2888
1-602-364-4700
(submit questions via internet at: http://www.azsos.gov/info/contact_us.htm?topic=Voter%20Outreach)

13) What web resources are available?

The Arizona Secretary of State has a website providing information on elections, including the voter registration process: http://www.azsos.gov/election/. This site includes information on elections generally, deadlines for registration and voting, and absentee voting.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections' Arizona page is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/arizona.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. Via the Internet, the form can be downloaded on the Secretary of State's website at http://www.sos.state.co.us/ or at http://www.elections.colorado.gov/DDefault.aspx. Application forms are available at most state agency offices, public libraries, post offices or at County Clerk and Recorder's offices. The Department of Revenue must supply voter registration forms and change of name and change-of-address forms to the local driver's license examination facilities for any applicant who wishes to register to vote when applying for the issuance, renewal, or correction of a driver's license.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration form can be used in Colorado. If using the National Form in Colorado, the political party affiliation and race/ethnicity fields may be left blank.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the Colorado precinct in which the person intends to register for a minimum of thirty (30) days preceding the election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address she considers to be her residence. A residence is any place where a person lives with the intent of staying. A college or dorm address may be used if the applicant lives at that address, and when she leaves-for any length of time-with the intention of returning. A post office box is not a residence.

Students with a campus P.O. Box should fill in their dorm names and room numbers in the Colorado Legal Residence Street Address on the Colorado form or the Home Address box (2) on the National form and then enter their P.O. Box number in the Mailing Address box on the Colorado form or Address Where You Get Your Mail box (3) on the National form.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes. A student at an institution of higher education in Colorado who is otherwise qualified to vote shall not be denied the right to register or vote solely because that person is a student at an institution of higher education. A student may instead choose to vote at a previous Colorado address or the address of her family if she regards that county as her permanent residence. A person's voting address is determined based on her residence. A residence is any place that a person regards as her home and lives with the intent of staying, even when a particular address, such as a campus dorm, may last only as long as student status. A person can reside at an address and leave for a period of time, e.g. to attend college. However, as long as the person has the intention of returning, that address may be considered their residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Identification is not required of voters not registering in person to vote in Colorado but, under federal law, first-time voters who have not provided identification at registration are required to do so at the polling place (see Question #6). The registration form requires an applicant's Colorado drivers license number or Department of Revenue identification number. If a registration applicant does not have a driver's license or Department of Revenue number, the last four digits of the applicant's social security number are required. Applicants with no social security number will be issued a unique identifying number and registered to vote by checking a box stating "I do not have a social security number." An applicant who leaves the identification section blank and does not check the box(es) indicating lack of identification will not be registered to vote.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Voters casting ballots for the first time in Colorado, or voting in a new Colorado county before creation a statewide voter database, must provide one form of the following form of identification if they have not done so in person at the time of registration:

• 1. A valid Colorado driver's license;
• 2. A valid identification card issued by the state Department of Revenue;
• 3. A valid United States passport;
• 4. A valid employee photo ID issued by the U.S. Government, Colorado state government, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other political subdivision of the state;
• 5. A valid pilot's license issued by the federal aviation administration or other authorized agency of the United States;
• 6. A valid United States military identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector;
• 7. A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector;
• 8. A valid Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the United States health care financing administration;
• 9. A certified copy of a birth certificate for the elector issued in the United States; or
• 10. Certified documentation of naturalization.



If the form of identification shows an address, it must show the person's address as in the state of Colorado.

A STUDENT ID - EVEN IF ISSUED BY A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY OR SCHOOL IN COLORADO - IS NOT CONSIDERED A VALID ID FOR VOTING.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

As reported by the Colorado Secretary of State, each of the 63 county divisions of elections establishes its own rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms.

However, applicants who fail to answer the question regarding U.S. citizenship will be contacted in a timely manner by the election official to allow for the completion of the registration form prior to the next election for federal office.

Contact information for each division of elections is available at http://www.elections.colorado.gov/WWW/default/countyclerk_english.pdf.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person already registered to vote under a different name that has been legally changed may have the name changed in the registration book by (i) submitting the change on a form supplied by the County Clerk and Recorder; or (ii) submitting a personal letter (including the voter's printed former legal name, printed present legal name, birth date, and signature of present legal name and the date) to the Clerk at any time when registration is permitted; or (iii) submitting the form to an election judge, serving at the polling place, on the date of the election.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Monday, October 6. Colorado has a 29-day voter registration requirement.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

The form submission date for voter registration drives and the voter registration deadline are the same; registration forms must be submitted 29 days before the election (October 6 for the November 4, 2008 elections).

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be able to vote in that election. Colorado has a 29-day voter registration requirement, and all applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 29th day before the first election in which the individual would like to vote.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Secretary of State's Office at:
Colorado Secretary of State
1700 Broadway
Denver, CO 80290
(303) 894 2200


13) What web resources are available?

The Colorado Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: www.elections.colorado.gov. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

National Campaign for Fair Elections:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/colorado.

VOTER REGISTRATION

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The form in English can be downloaded from the State of Connecticut Secretary of State website at http://www.ct.gov/sots/LIB/sots/ElectionServices/ElectForms/electforms/ed671.pdf.

The form in Spanish can be downloaded from the State of Connecticut Secretary of State website at http://www.ct.gov/sots/LIB/sots/ElectionServices/ElectForms/electforms/ed671sp.pdf.

Application forms also are available at the Department of Social Services, the Labor Department, the Department of Motor Vehicles, public libraries, and post-secondary state school libraries (such as state universities). Further, the Department of Motor Vehicles must provide voter registration application forms to every applicant for a new driver's license, a renewal, or state ID card.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration form may be used in Connecticut. See http://www.fvap.gov/nvra/guide/ct.pdf for fields that may be left blank, including voter identification number, race/ethnicity, and cross streets.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

There is no minimum amount of time required to live in a county or town before one is eligible to vote. The only requirement is that you be a "bona fide resident" which means your "dwelling unit" is located within the state of Connecticut.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

The registration application requires the listing of a bona fide residence, which would probably preclude a P.O. Box, however it would include a college residence. A bona fide resident is someone whose "dwelling unit" is located within the state of Connecticut. An applicant indicates this by listing their street number and address. Failure to indicate residence will result in the termination of an application.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address should be permissible provided that you can claim your college address as your "dwelling unit." See Question 3.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

No. However, a voter can avoid having to bring identification with them to vote, by providing it at the time of registration. To do so a voter should provide:

• (1) a copy of a current and valid photo ID,
• (2) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document indicating name and address,
• (3) a valid Connecticut driver's license number, or
• (4) the last four digits of their Social Security number

However, if the voter only provides a driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number, these numbers must match a Connecticut identification record.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. If you have previously voted in Connecticut or are a first time voter that has followed the steps outlined in Question 9, you are required to fill out a form including name, address, and signature.

Alternatively you can present a Social Security card or any other identification card that has both your name and either address, signature or photograph.

If you are a first time voter and have not followed the steps in Question 5, you are required to show either a current and valid photo identification that indicates name and address or a copy of a current utility bill bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The absence of the following information will result in the rejection of an application: (1) signature, (2) date of birth or (3) address. There is a box a voter must check to identify herself as a United States citizen. If the voter fails to check either "yes" or "no," then the registrar is required to contact the voter to offer an opportunity to affirm or deny citizenship. Lack of a zip code or Social Security number cannot result in a rejection. An illegible address or date of birth MAY constitute a "failure to indicate" certain information and result in rejection.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

The form used to register to vote (as well as the National Voter Registration Form) can also be used to indicate a name change. See section on Voter Registration and Questions 3. However, if you did not submit the form before the deadline to register, we recommend that you contact your nearest Registrar Office to inform them of the change and bring official documentation indicating the change with you to vote. Phone numbers for your nearest office can be found at http://www.ct.gov/sots/LIB/sots/ElectionServices/lists/ROVOfficeAddresses.pdf.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, all mail-in voter registration applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, October 21, 2008. All hand-delivered mail-in registration applications must also be received by the Registrar of Voters by October 21, 2008. Connecticut requires that all mail-in voter registration applications be postmarked or received by a voter registration agency by the fourteenth day before the election (October 21, 2008). The deadline for in-person registration at the registrar's office is the seventh day before the election (October 28, 2008). However, those whose qualifications as to age, citizenship, or residence in the municipality only matured after the October 28 deadline may apply to register in person at a registrar's office or town clerk's office through November 2, 2008 (the last weekday prior to the election).

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Yes. Registration forms must be submitted 14 days before the election while the in-person voter registration deadline is 7 days prior to the election, meaning that if a person misses the registration form deadline of October 21, 2008, they could still go into a registrar's office to register in person up until October 28, 2008.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Generally, Election Day registration is not permitted. However, for presidential voting, Election Day registration is permitted.

For most types of voting, other than presidential voting, if a citizen submits their mail-in voter registration after the October 21, 2008 mail registration deadline or attempts to register in-person after the October 28, 2008 in-person registration deadline, the ability to vote does not attach until November 5, 2008 (election day is Tuesday November 4, 2008) or until the application is approved by registrar, whichever is later.

However, for presidential voting, Connecticut allows unregistered citizens to vote on Election Day via a "presidential ballot" so long as they are a bona fide town resident, a U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old, and have not forfeited their electoral privileges because of a disfranchising crime. In addition, if applying for a "presidential ballot" in person or by mail, it is required that the applicant present either a current and valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. . Under Connecticut law, voters can apply for a presidential ballot from the town clerk up until the time the polls close on Election Day. Once a voter has applied for a "presidential ballot", if the town clerk is satisfied that the application is proper and that the applicant is qualified to vote, the clerk will then give or mail to the applicant, as the case may be, a "presidential ballot" along with instructions for its return. Using a "presidential ballot" is not necessarily considered registering as a voter, but it does allow a citizen to vote in a presidential election even if they have failed to register to vote.

You cannot apply for a "presidential ballot" at a polling place. Applying for a "presidential ballot" on Election Day requires going to the local town hall rather than a polling place. All "presidential ballots" must be returned to the town clerk rather than to a polling place.

In the 2000 Election, the first year when voting on Election Day via a "presidential ballot" became available, there were reports of long lines at town halls around the state on Election Day. To avoid this inconvenience, unregistered voters can apply by mail for a "presidential ballot" beginning 45 days prior to the election from the municipal clerk of the town in which the voter is qualified to vote.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

Yes, for more information, contact The State Elections Enforcement Commission at:
State Elections Enforcement Commission
20 Trinity Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Suite 101
Tel. (860) 256-2940
Toll-free 1-866-SEEC-INFO
Toll-free (1-866-733-2463)
Fax (860) 256-2981
Email SEEC(at)ct.gov

You can also contact the Legislation and Elections Administration Division (LEAD) at:
Tel. 860-509-6100
Email lead(at)po.state.ct.us

13) What web resources are available?

The Connecticut Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://www.ct.gov/sots/site/default.asp. This site includes information on absentee ballots, and a list of important dates related to the election.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/connecticut

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics website at http://www.dcboee.org/. Application forms also are available at voter registration application distribution agencies, including the District of Columbia Public Library, the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, the Metropolitan Police Department, and any state agency that provides public assistance or that provides District of Columbiafunded programs primarily engaged in providing services to persons with disabilities. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles Services and the Board of Elections and Ethics will develop an application form that allows an applicant that wishes to register to vote to do so by the use of a single form that contains the necessary information required for the issuance, renewal, or replacement of a driver's license.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in the District of Columbia. If using the National Voter Registration Form in the District of Columbia, the political party affiliation field must be filled in if you want to take part in that party's primary election, caucus or convention. Additionally, an application must include either the applicant's driver's license number or the last four digits of the applicant's social security number in order to be processed. The race or ethnic group, however, may be left blank.

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2) How long must you live in the District before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the District of Columbia for a minimum of thirty (30) days preceding the next election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her fixed residence address in the District of Columbia. Residence means the principal or primary home or place of abode. In determining what is a principal or primary place of abode, the following circumstances relating to the registrant may be taken into account: (i) Business pursuits; (ii) Employment; (iii) Income sources; (iv) Residence for income or other tax purposes; (v) Residence of parents, spouse, and children; (vi) Leaseholds; (vii) Situs of personal and real property; and (viii) Motor vehicle registration. If a college campus or dorm address satisfies the conditions for a fixed residence address in the District of Columbia, then it may be used for registering to vote. However, a D.C. resident in college outside of the District does not automatically give up his or her D.C. resident status while attending school. If that student intends to maintain residence in the District for voting purposes while at college, he or she may not vote in any other state or territory during that time. There are no provisions for use of a post office box address to register to vote in the District of Columbia.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that the applicant considers the college address to be his or her fixed residence. If, however, the student intends for his or her D.C. address to remain his or her residence on record for voting purposes, he or she may not register to vote in any other state or territory.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Identification is not required for voters registering in person to vote in the District of Columbia, but voters who have not provided identification at the time of registration are required to do so at the polling place (see Question #6). The District of Columbia Voter Registration Form requires the last four digits of the applicant's social security number or the applicant's driver's license number. If an applicant has not been issued a current and valid driver's license number or social security number, that applicant will be assigned a unique identifier for voting purposes.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Each individual who has not previously voted in a federal election in the District of Columbia and who registers to vote by mail shall present, either at the time of registration or at the polling place, or when voting by mail, a copy of a current and valid government photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or pay check that shows the voter's name and address. This requirement does not apply to (A) individuals whose registration application includes a driver's license number or at least the last four digits of the individual's social security number, and matches an existing identification record bearing the same number, name, and date of birth as the application; or (B) individuals entitled to vote without being present at their precinct polling location, such as qualified voters residing overseas and members of the Armed Forces.

If the voter does not present one of these forms of identification at the polling place, that person can vote by casting a special ballot. A special ballot is a paper ballot counted after the chief registration official has verified that the person is qualified to vote in that precinct.

What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The registration form shall include the applicant's: complete name, current residence address, which address is the applicant's fixed residence address in the District, date of birth, original signature, political party affiliation, if any (optional, except if using the National Voter Registration Form), driver's license number in the case of an applicant who has been issued a current and valid driver's license or the last four digits of the applicant's social security number in the case of an applicant who has not (if an applicant has not been issued a current and valid drivers license or a social security number, then the Board shall assign the applicant a unique identifier which shall serve to identify the applicant for voter registration purposes).

If an applicant for voter registration fails to properly complete the mail voter registration form, the Board's registrar shall notify the applicant of the failure and provide the applicant with the opportunity to complete the form in a timely manner to allow for the completion of the registration form prior to the next election.

Any person who shall register, or attempt to register, or vote or attempt to vote under the provisions of this subchapter and make any false representations as to his or her qualifications for registering or voting can be fined up to $10,000, imprisoned up to five (5) years, or both.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes, a registered voter shall notify the Board, in writing, within thirty (30) days of the election, of a name change due to marriage, divorce, or by order of a court. The effective date of any change of name, for voter registration purposes, shall be the date that the notice of change is received by the Board.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

The deadline for registration for the next federal election is the 30th day before the election. For the 2008 general election, the deadline is October 6, 2008. If a voter registration is accepted at a voter registration office within five (5) days before the deadline for voter registration in any election, the application shall be transmitted by the third party to the Board not later than five (5) days after the date of acceptance.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Yes, a voter registration agency must deliver or mail registration applications to the Board of Elections and Ethics not later than ten (10) days after its acceptance, except that if a voter registration is accepted at a voter registration office within five (5) days before the deadline for voter registration in any election, the application shall be transmitted by the agency to the Board not later than five (5) days after the date of acceptance.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No. However, a registered voter who has moved within the District but has not notified the Board in writing of his or her current address by the 30-day deadline shall, prior to being permitted to vote, file notification of a change of address on a form provided by the Board, at the polling place serving the voter's current residence address. A registered voter who files an election-day change of address at the precinct of current residence shall, by written affirmation, establish identity and current residence within the precinct at the time of voting.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics at:
Board of Elections and Ethics
Government of the District of Columbia
441 4th Street NW
Suite 250 North
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 727-2525

13) What web resources are available?

The District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics website is dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: www.dcboee.org. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, special ballots, and downloadable registration forms.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the state's Commissioner of Elections website at https://registertovote.elections.delaware.gov/VoterRegistration/TermsAgreement. It is critical to follow the on-screen directions. Application forms are also available at any Department of Elections Office and most mobile registration sites. You can call any Elections Office to have a registration form mailed to you. You also may register to vote at other state offices, such as the Division of Motor Vehicles or the Department of Health and Social Services.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. The registration records shall be open to the inspection of anyone who wants to examine them; however, the social security number, date of birth, driver's license number, and telephone number shall not be subject to such inspection. Anyone can also make copies or partial copies of voter registration forms.

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2) How long must you live in Delaware before you are eligible to register to vote?

There is no minimum residency requirement. As long as you are a permanent resident of Delaware, you are eligible to register to vote. In order to vote in Delaware (in any county), however, you must consider Delaware to be your legal residence.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. Though you can use a P.O. Box as a mailing address for receiving a voter registration form in the mail, you need a physical address to register to vote.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is allowed if you consider your college address to be your legal residence. For out of state students attempting to register in Delaware, you should be aware that there might be tax ramifications for you or your parents based on what you list as your legal residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

You should provide either a valid Delaware driver's license or Delaware identification number when you register. If you have neither, you should provide a social security number.

If you are registering by mail, and it is the first time you have registered to vote in Delaware, you must submit a copy of one of the following with your application:

• - A current and valid photo identification
• - A current utility bill
• - A current bank statement
• - A current government check
• - A current paycheck
• - Another current government document that shows your name and address

If you do not provide one of the above forms of identification when you register, you must provide one the first time you vote. If you do not, you will only be allowed to vote by provisional ballot.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

As stated in the above question, if you do not provide one of the above listed forms of identification when you register, then you must provide one the first time you vote. If you do not, you will only be allowed to vote by provisional ballot."

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The Delaware Department of Elections will call the phone number provided on the registration form for help with missing or illegible information.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. Registered voters who have legally changed their names without re-registering are permitted to vote at their usual polling place on Election Day. If you have not re-registered under your new name, however, you must:

• - Present proof of identity to the election officers at your polling place.
• - Complete a voter registration application for your new name.
• - Sign the preprinted signature card with both your old and new names.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Saturday, October 11, 2008. Delaware requires voters to be registered by the fourth Saturday prior to the date of the election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than October 11, 2008.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

"Persons and entities conducting voter registration drives shall deliver all voter registration applications for Delaware citizens, and a copy of the log covering those applications, to the Commissioner of Elections or a Department of Elections within 10 days of soliciting the applications."

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Generally no, though there is one exception to this rule:
A citizen who has been discharged or separated from a uniformed service, the Merchant Marine, or employment outside of the territorial limits of the United States may register to vote after the usual voter registration deadline if that person was discharged or separated after the usual deadline but within 60 days of the election in which he or she wants to vote. To vote under this exception, the person must present documentation of his or her discharge, separation, or termination of employment to the Department of Elections in the Delaware county in which he or she lives. This exception also applies to any accompanying family members who are otherwise eligible to register to vote.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, please contact:

Commissioner of Elections

111 S. West Street, Suite 10
Dover, DE 19904
Telephone: 302-739-4277
Facsimile: 302-739-6794
Campaign Finance Facsimile: 302-739-7351

New Castle County Department of Elections

Carvel State Office Building
820 N. French Street, Suite 400
Wilmington, DE 19801
Telephone: 302-577-3464
Facsimile: 302-577-6545

Kent County Department of Elections

100 Enterprise Place, Suite 5
Dover, DE 19904
Telephone: 302-739-4498
Facsimile: 302-739-4515

Sussex County Department of Elections

119 N. Race Street
P.O. Box 457
Georgetown, DE 19947
Telephone: 302-856-5367
Facsimile: 302-856-5082

13) What web resources are available?

The state of Delaware's Commissioner of Elections homepage:
http://elections.delaware.gov/default.shtml.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/delaware.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the Florida State Department Division of Elections website at http://election.dos.state.fl.us/regtovote/regform.shtml#voterApp. Application forms also are available at the local voter registration office, state agency offices that provide public assistance or serve persons with disabilities, public libraries, private or public universities receiving state financial assistance, or the Division of Elections office. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles must provide voter registration forms and forms for updating a voter registration record to the local driver's license examination facilities for any applicant who wishes to register to vote when applying for the issuance or renewal of a driver's license or identification card, or when changing an address on an existing driver's license or identification card.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Florida. Florida requests that you provide your race or ethnic group. You must indicate your party affiliation if you wish to participate in that party's primary election, caucus, or convention.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the Florida county in which the person intends to register for a minimum of twenty-nine (29) days prior to a primary or general election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address constituting his or her legal residence. Legal residence requires both domicile and a place of abode. Since a post office box is not a residence, a voter may not register using such an address.

4) Can a person register to vote at a college address that is not a permanent address?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your legal residence. However, if you are claimed as a dependent on your parents' income tax return, their address is probably your legal residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

If you are a first-time voter registering to vote by mail and you do not have a Florida driver's license number, Florida identification number, or a Social Security number you must provide additional identification. The following forms of identification are acceptable if they contain your name and photograph:

• - United States passport
• - Debit or credit card
• - Military identification
• - Student identification
• - Retirement center identification
• - Neighborhood association identification
• - Public assistance identification

Instead of a photo ID, you may also provide a copy of a current and valid utility bill, bank statement, government paycheck, or other government document containing your name and current residence address.

If you fall into one of the following categories you are not required to provide identification:

• - Persons 65 years of age or older
• - Persons with a temporary or permanent physical disability
• - Members of the uniformed services on active duty and their spouses and dependents, who, by reason of such active duty, are absent from the county on Election Day
• - Members of the Merchant Marines and their spouses and dependents, who, by reason of service in the Merchant Marines, are absent from the county on Election Day
• - Persons currently residing outside the United States who are eligible to vote in Florida

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Florida voters must provide current and valid photo identification at the polling place in order to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - Florida identification card
• - Florida driver's license
• - United States passport
• - Debit or credit card
• - Military identification
• - Student identification
• - Retirement center identification
• - Neighborhood association identification
• - Public assistance identification

If the photo identification does not contain the voter's signature, an additional identification with the voter's signature is required.

If the voter does not present one of the above forms of identification at the polling place, that person can vote by casting a provisional ballet. A provisional ballot is a paper ballot counted the day after the election once the county canvassing board has verified that the person was qualified to vote in that precinct and has confirmed the voter's identity.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

A voter registration application is complete if it contains the following information:

• - the applicant's name, legal residence address, and date of birth
• - a mark in the checkbox affirming that the applicant is a United States citizen
• - the applicant's current and valid driver's license number, identification number, or the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security number
• - a mark in the checkbox affirming that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony, or if convicted, that the applicant has had his or her civil rights restored
• - a mark in the checkbox affirming that the applicant has not been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting, or that, if so adjudicated, has had his or her rights restored
• - the applicant's signature swearing that the information contained in the registration application is true and subscribing to an oath as required by the Florida Constitution and statute.

The treatment of incomplete or illegible registration forms depends on the type of information that is missing or illegible. The applicant must provide a Florida driver's license number, identification number, or the last four digits of his or her Social Security number, or else his or her application will be considered incomplete. If such information is missing or unable to be verified, the applicant will be notified and must provide evidence of one of these numbers to the supervisor of elections. If the applicant does not provide such evidence, he or she may cast a provisional ballot which will be counted only if one of these numbers is verified before the end of the canvassing period, or if the applicant provides evidence by 5 p.m. on the second day following the election.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person already registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed since originally registering may have the name changed in the registration book by completing and presenting an Affirmation of Identity in the precinct where the person is entitled to vote. The voter may also complete a voter registration application indicating his or her change of name. If the voter's eligibility to vote cannot be determined, the voter will be entitled to vote on a provisional ballot.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Monday, October 6, 2008. Florida requires voters to be registered 29 days before an election. After this date, the only changes that may be made are a voter's name, address and signature. Individuals discharged or separated from the uniformed services or the Merchant Marines after this date may register to vote until 5 p.m. on the Friday preceding the elections. Applications received after the deadline will be accepted, but the voter may not vote until the subsequent election.

Voters in Florida may register in person or by mail. If an application is mailed to a driver license office, a voter registration agency, an armed forces recruitment office, the Division of Elections, or the office of any election supervisor in the state, the date of registration shall be the date of the postmark. If there is no postmark or the postmark is unclear, the application shall be deemed to be timely received if it arrives within 5 days following the time for the closing of the registration books.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Generally not. The registration deadline is 29 days before a general election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 29th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote. Those without postmarks or with illegible postmarks are deemed to be timely received if received within 5 days after the closing of the registration books. Registration books are closed 29 days before a general election or primary.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election. For the registration deadline see Question #9.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Florida Department of State Division of Elections at:
Department of State
Division of Elections
Director's Office
Room 316, R.A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
1-866-308-6739

13) What web resources are available?

The Florida Department of State Division of Elections has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/index.html. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/florida

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

Voter registration forms can be downloaded from the Secretary of State's office at www.sos.state.ga.us/elections/voter_registration/voter_reg_app.htm. Mail-in registration forms are available from local county board of registrars' or election offices, as well as many public libraries, public assistance offices, recruitment offices, schools and other government offices. Individuals may also request voter registration forms by emailing sosweb(at)sos.state.ga.us or writing the Office of the Secretary of State, Elections Division, Suite 1104 West Tower, 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-1505. Name and mailing address must be included. Students can obtain Georgia voter registration forms, or the necessary forms to register in any state in the U.S., from their school registrar's office or from the office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Georgia citizens can also register to vote when receiving services at the Department of Driver's Services. "Motor Voter" registration is offered when renewing or applying for a driver's license.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Georgia. If using the National Voter Registration Form in Georgia, the political party affiliation field may be left blank.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

There is no duration requirement imposed on county residence in Georgia. However, you must be a resident at the time of registration and you must register to vote by the fifth Monday before the election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her legal residence. The residence of any person shall be held to be in that place in which such person's habitation is fixed, without any present intention of removing from there. The registrars taking such registration may consider the applicant's financial independence, business pursuits, employment, income sources, residence for income tax purposes, age, marital status, residence of parents, spouse, and children, if any, leaseholds, sites of personal and real property owned by the applicant, motor vehicle and other personal property registration, and other such factors that the registrars may reasonably deem necessary to determine the qualification of an applicant to vote in a primary or election. Thus, a college campus or dorm address, but not a P.O Box, may be used when registering to vote.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your legal residence

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Voters registering in person are required to provide one of the same forms of identification required to vote. See Question #6. First-time voters registering by mail shall provide a copy of proper identification submitted with the application. However, if the voter is a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not include a copy of proper identification with the application, such a voter may provide one of the following forms of non-photo identification and vote by provisional ballot: a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of such elector. However, if voting by provisional ballot, in order for your vote to count proper identification must be presented to the county registrar's office within two days from the close of the polls.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Georgia voters must provide identification at the polling place in order to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - Georgia voter identification card
• - Georgia driver's license
• - Valid identification card issued by a branch, department, agency, or entity of the State of Georgia, any other state, or the United States authorized by law to issue personal identification provided that such identification card contains a photograph of the elector.
• - Valid United States passport
• - Valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government, this state, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of this state
• - Valid United States military identification card, provided such identification card contains a photograph of the elector
• - Valid tribal identification card containing a photograph of the elector.

Voters without valid identification are still permitted to vote by provisional ballot, and their ballot shall be counted if they sign an oath or affirmation attesting that they are the person identified on the voting certificate. If such elector does not have any of the forms of identification listed in this subsection, such elector may vote a provisional ballot upon swearing or affirming that the elector is the person identified in the elector's voter certificate. Such provisional ballot shall only be counted if the registrars are able to verify a current and valid identification of the elector within two days from the close of the polls.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If an applicant fails to provide all of the required information on the application for voter registration with the exception of current and valid identification, the board of registrars shall notify the registrant in writing of the missing information. The board of registrars shall not determine the eligibility of the applicant until and unless all required information is supplied by the applicant. In the event the elector does not respond to the request for the missing information within 30 days, the application shall be rejected.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person whose name has changed should complete a new registration form indicating the name change. If this is done after the registration deadline, the voter should bring official documentation to verify the name change. It may be necessary to sign an Affirmation of Identity and vote by provisional ballot as there are no express provisions of the Georgia Election Code addressing this issue.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

The fifth Monday before the election. This year the deadline is October 6, 2008 for the November 4th Presidential election.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No, registrations submitted by mail must be postmarked by the same date that in-person registrations are completed.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Georgia State Board of Elections at:
Georgia Office of the Secretary of State, Elections Division
Suite 1104 West Tower
2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
(404) 656-2871

13) What web resources are available?

The Georgia Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: www.sos.ga.gov/Elections. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/georgia.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

You can register in person at your local City or County Clerk's office. You can also register through the mail by downloading Hawaii's Wikiwiki voter registration form, filling it out, and sending it to your local City or County Clerk's office. The form is available at http://hawaii.gov/elections/forms/voter_application.pdf. Application forms can also be picked up at Hawaii state libraries, satellite city halls, state agencies, and U.S. post offices. In addition, you should be aware that you can register to vote when you apply or renew your driver's license.

1) Can I register using the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. It can be downloaded at www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote. Be sure to provide your full social security number or your application will not be accepted.

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2) How long must I have lived in Hawaii before I am considered a resident?

There is no minimum residency requirement in Hawaii. You must only be a resident in time to register to vote within 30 days of an election (as is generally required under Hawaiian law). See Question 21.

You will not be eligible to vote in Hawaii if you participate in another state's election by absentee ballot (or in person) after you move to Hawaii.

3) If I am in Hawaii because of work or because I am a student in Hawaii, can I vote in Hawaii?

Yes, but only if you consider yourself a resident of Hawaii. No person gains residency for voting purposes simply by being present in Hawaii. If you maintain your primary home in Hawaii, meaning you intend to return to it after being away from it, you may have residency in Hawaii. If you are a student in Hawaii and consider your school address to be your primary residence, then you may vote in Hawaii.

For further explanation of what it means to be a resident of Hawaii see http://hawaii.gov/elections/factsheets/fsvs512.pdf.

4) If I leave Hawaii because of work or because I am a student, can I still vote in Hawaii?

Yes, but again only if you still consider yourself to be a resident of Hawaii. Just as no person gains residency for voting purposes by being present in Hawaii, no person loses residency for voting purposes by being absent from Hawaii. If you leave the state but maintain your primary home in Hawaii and plan to return to Hawaii you have not lost the right to vote in Hawaii. You cannot, however, have voted in any other state during your absence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

No.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes, you may be required to show identification if an election official requests one.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

8)I have changed my name since I registered. Can I still vote using my old registration?

Yes. The City or County Clerk may designate a registration clerk to be at your polling place on election day. It is the registration clerk's job to take applications for change of name from voters who have been married or had their names changed since the last election. You will not be prevented from voting because of your name change.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Monday, October 6, 2008. Hawaii requires voters to be registered by 4:30pm on the 30th day before an election.

The October 6, 2008 deadline also applies to voter registration submitted by mail. If you register through the mail your registration form must be received by the county clerk by the 30th day before the election; a postmark by the 30th day is insufficient.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

The October 6, 2008 deadline also applies to voter registration submitted by mail. If you register through the mail your registration form must be received by the county clerk by the 30th day before the election; a postmark by the 30th day is insufficient.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Hawaiian Office of Elections:
802 Lehua Avenue
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
(808) 453-8683
(800) 442-8683

13) What web resources are available?

The Hawaiian Office of Elections has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://hawaii.gov/elections/voters/registration.htm. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

Voter registration forms can be downloaded from the Secretary of State website at http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/voterreg/reg_to_vote.html. Application forms are also available at the Office of the County Commissioner of Elections, motor vehicle driver's license stations, public assistance agencies, offices providing services to people with disabilities, and Armed Forces recruitment offices.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Iowa. The registrant must complete and sign the form, and it must be received by the Office of the County Commissioner of Elections by 5 p.m. eleven days before the election. See http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote. The State Commissioner of Elections must make the federal mail voter registration form available to governmental and private entities, particularly organized voter registration entities and programs.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

There is no minimum residency requirement for voter eligibility in Iowa. A voter must be an Iowa resident (in addition to being a US citizen at least 18 years of age (17

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

You can register in person at your local county clerk's office. You can also register through the mail by downloading the Idaho state registration form, filling it out, and sending it to your local county election office. The form is available at http://www.idahovotes.gov/VoterReg/vtr_reg_form.pdf. You may also obtain registration forms through any political party.

If you are unable to appear at the county clerk's office, you can also write to the county clerk and request that someone be sent to your home to register you.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. Any person may get a list of registered voters in any county, but the information contained therein may not be used to mail advertisements for any property, establishment, organization, product, or service. It may also not be used to solicit money, services, or anything of value. Note that this restriction does not include anything done for political purposes.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

Yes. You must live in the county of Idaho that you want to vote in for at least 30 days before Election Day.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes, but only if you consider yourself a resident of Idaho. No person gains residency for voting purposes by being present in Idaho. If you maintain your primary home in Idaho and intend to return to it after being away from it, you may have residency in Idaho. For further explanation of what it means to be a resident of Idaho see http://www.idahovotes.gov/VoterReg/Students_Voting%20Residency.htm.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes, but only if you still consider yourself to be a resident of Idaho. Just as no person gains residency for voting purposes by being present in Idaho, no person loses residency for voting purposes by being absent from Idaho. If you leave the state, but maintain your primary home in Idaho and plan to return to Idaho, you have not lost the right to vote in Idaho. You cannot, however, have registered to vote in any other state during your absence. Your registration cannot be cancelled if you leave Idaho to serve in the military.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - A current and valid photo ID,
• - A current utility bill,
• - Bank statement,
• - Government check,
• - Paycheck, or
• - Other government documents that show your name and address.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - A current and valid photo ID,
• - A current utility bill,
• - Bank statement,
• - Government check,
• - Paycheck, or
• - Other government documents that show your name and address.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If a county clerk receives a deficient form and can contact the person who submitted the application, he or she will do so.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

No. You must re-register to vote under your new name. Because Idaho allows Election Day registration, however, you may do this on Election Day. See Question 11.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Eligible voters may register to vote in-person on Election Day. See Question 11.

For the 2008 general election, the deadline to register at an agency is Friday, October 10, 2008 (25 days prior to the election). If you register by mail, your registration must be postmarked no later than Friday, October 10, 2008. Note that if you will complete your residency requirement or turn 18 during the 24 day period before an election, you may register before October 10, 2008.

Remember that if you register by mail, you must show proper identification at the polls on Election Day before you will be allowed to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - A current and valid photo ID,
• - A current utility bill,
• - Bank statement,
• - Government check,
• - Paycheck, or
• - Other government documents that show your name and address.

10) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Yes. If you are otherwise eligible to vote you may register on Election Day by:

• - Going to the polling place in the precinct in which you live,
• - Completing a registration card,
• - Making an oath prescribed by the Secretary of State, and
• - Providing a proof of residence.

Proper proof of residence includes the following:

• - An Idaho driver's license or Idaho identification card issued by the Department of Transportation,
• - A document that contains a valid address in the precinct in which you live and a picture identification card, or
• - A valid student identification card from a post-secondary educational institution in Idaho with a student fee statement that contains the student's valid address in the precinct together with a picture identification card.

STATE CONTACTS

11) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Idaho Secretary of State at:
700 West Jefferson
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0080
(208) 334-2300

12) What web resources are available?

The Idaho Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://www.idahovotes.gov/. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website at http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/VotingInformation/PDF/R-19.pdf. Applications for registration can be obtained from the County Clerk, the Board of Election Commissioner's office, local voter registration offices, public libraries, several schools and most state agencies (such as the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Services). Individuals can also register when applying when services at the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Employment Services and the Department of Health Care and Family Services.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The State Board of Elections compiles a database of voter registration information provided by the 110 Illinois election jurisdictions. Illinois counties (and 8 cities) submit data to the Board electronically on a regular basis, usually nightly. Voter data is available to registered political committees for bonafide political purposes. Use for commercial solicitation or other business purposes is prohibited.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a "permanent resident" of the jurisdiction in which the person intends to register for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to a primary or general election. Permanent residency is defined in Question #3.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her permanent residence. A permanent abode is necessary to constitute a residence. A permanent abode means nothing more than a domicile, a home, which the party is at liberty to leave as interest or whim may dictate, but without any present intention to change it. No elector or spouse shall be deemed to have lost his or her residence in any precinct or election district in this State by reason of his or her absence on business of the United States, or of this State. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent homeless individuals from registering to vote under the provisions of this Act. You may register using a P.O. Box address as long as you have also provided a permanent address. There is an exception for college students who are allowed to their campus or dorm address to vote (see below).

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

A person may only vote using an address that they consider to be their permanent abode. However, citizens of Illinois who are otherwise eligible to register may register to vote, even though they do not reside in traditional homes, if they can establish the existence of a "home base" within the election district and designate a mailing address at which they can be reached. According to officials at the Office of the Secretary of State, college students that who are in Illinois during registration of voters have the right to register and vote in Illinois elections.

In 2006 Illinois enacted the College Students Voter Registration Act, in which institutions of higher education are required to post voter registration forms on their websites and specifically ask students if they wish to register to vote "in any mailing of student registration materials to an address located in Illinois", and to provide sufficient deputy registrars to fulfill this purpose.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. If a voter registers in person, they must bring two forms of identification, including at least one demonstrating the current residence address. Acceptable forms of identification include, but are not limited to:

• - driver's license;
• - social security card;
• - public aid identification card;
• - utility bill;
• - employee or student identification card;
• - credit card;
• - civic, union, or professional association membership card

If you do not have a driver's license or social security number, and the register form is submitted by mail, and you have never registered to vote in the jurisdiction you are now registering in, then you must send, with this application, either (i) a copy of a current and valid photo identification, or (ii) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. If you do not provide the information required above, then you will be required to provide election officials with either (i) or (ii) described above the first time you vote at a voting place or by absentee ballot.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

There are no I.D. requirements in order to vote unless you registered by mail after January 1, 2003, will be voting in the jurisdiction for the first time and did NOT submit required identification with your registration form. In that case you will be required to submit a copy of one of the following:

• - Current valid photo valid identification, w/ an address matching the registration address
• - A utility bill
• - Paycheck
• - Bank statement
• - Government check
• - Government documents

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The only rule governing the disposition of registration applications states that a registration application will be processed if it is "sufficient on its face to cause the applicant to be listed among the voters of this jurisdiction." Applications that do not meet this standard will be rejected. Applications that are missing crucial identifying information are not likely to be processed, while others that are missing information such as gender may be accepted.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. Any registered voter who changes her/his name by marriage or otherwise must re-register. A registered voter who changed his/her name 27 days or less before the election may, if otherwise qualified, vote after completing an affidavit. A person who changed her/his name and did not re-register, but still lives in the same precinct, may vote after completing an affidavit at the polling place regardless of when the name change occurred.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Voters must register on or before the 28th day before the election. If the ballot is being mailed it must be post-marked prior to the close of registration. An absentee voter may register by mail at the same time that they request a ballot. Grace period registration allows a person to register up to the 14th day before the election. There is a separate deadline for military voters, who are allowed to vote without registering on Election Day.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Deputy registrars must submit completed registration forms to the election board within seven days of their completion; forms received between the 35th and 28th day before an election must be submitted within 48 hours of completion; forms received on the 28th day before an election must be submitted within 24