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    Register To Vote In Your State

    By Using This

    Postcard Form and Guide

    For U.S. Citizens

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    General Instructions

    Who Can Use this ApplicationIf you are a U.S. citizen who lives or has an addresswithin the United States, you can use the application inthis booklet to:

    Register to vote in your State,Report a change of name to your voter registration

    office,Report a change of address to your voterregistration oce, orRegister with a political party.

    ExceptionsPlease do not use this application if you live outsidethe United States and its territories and have no home(legal) address in this country, orif you are in themilitary stationed away from home. Use the FederalPostcard Application available to you from militarybases, American embassies, or consular oces.

    New Hampshiretown and city clerks will accept thisapplication only as a request for their own absenteevoter mailin registration form.North Dakotadoes not have voter registration.Wyominglaw does not permit mail registration.

    How to Find Out If You Are Eligible to Register toVote in Your StateEach State has its own laws about who may register andvote. Check the information under your State in theState Instructions. All States require that you be a UnitedStates citizen by birth or naturalization to register to votein federal and State elections. Federal law makes it illegalto falsely claim U.S. citizenship to register to vote in anyfederal, State, or local election. You cannotbe registeredto vote in more than one place at a time.

    How to Fill Out this ApplicationUse both the Application Instructions and StateInstructions to guide you in lling out the application.

    First, read the Application Instructions. eseinstructions will give you important informationthat applies to everyone using this application.Next, nd your State under the State Instructions.Use these instructions to ll out Boxes 6, 7, and 8.

    Also refer to these instructions for information aboutvoter eligibility and any oath required for Box 9.

    When to Register to VoteEach State has its own deadline for registering to vote.Check the deadline for your State on the last page ofthis booklet.

    How to Submit Your ApplicationMail your application to the address listed underyour State in the State Instructions. Or, deliver theapplication in person to your local voter registrationoce. e States that are required to accept thenational form will accept copies of the applicationprinted from the computer image on regular paperstock, signed by the applicant, and mailed in anenvelope with the correct postage.

    First Time Voters Who Register by MailIf you are registering to vote for the rst time inyour jurisdiction and are mailing this registrationapplication, Federal law requires you to show proofof identication the rst time you vote. Proof ofidentication includes:

    A current and valid photo identication orA current utility bill, bank statement, governmentcheck, paycheck or government document that

    shows your name and address.Voters may be exempt from this requirement if theysubmit a COPYof this identication with their mail invoter registration form. If you wish to submit a COPY,please keep the following in mind:

    Your state may have additional identicationrequirements which may mandate you showidentication at the polling place even if you meetthe Federal proof of identication.Do not submit original documents with thisapplication, only COPIES.

    If You Were Given this Application in a StateAgency or Public OfficeIf you have been given this application in a Stateagency or public oce, it is your choice to use theapplication. If you decide to use this application toregister to vote, you can ll it out and leave it withthe State agency or public oce. e applicationwill be submitted for you. Or, you can take it withyou to mail to the address listed under your Statein the State Instructions. You also may take itwith you to deliver in person to your local voter

    registration oce.Note: e name and location of the State agencyor public office where you received the applicationwill remain condential. It will not appear on yourapplication. Also, if you decide not to use thisapplication to register to vote, that decision willremain condential. It will not aect the service youreceive from the agency or oce.

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    Application Instructions

    Before lling out the body of the form, please answer the questions on the top of the form as to whether you are aUnited States citizen and whether you will be 18 years old on or before Election Day. If you answer no to either of thesequestions, you may not use this form to register to vote. However, state specic instructions may provide additionalinformation on eligibility to register to vote prior to age 18.

    Box 1 Name

    Put in this box your full name in this order Last,First, Middle. Do not use nicknames or initials.Note:If this application is for a change of name, pleasetell us in Box A(on the bottom half of the form)yourfull name before you changed it.

    Box 2 Home AddressPut in this box your home address (legal address). Donotput your mailing address here if it is dierent fromyour home address. Do notuse a post oce box orrural route without a box number. Refer to statespecicinstructions for rules regarding use of route numbers.

    Note:If you were registered before butthis is the rsttime you are registering from the address in Box 2,please tell us in Box B(on the bottom half of the form)the address where you were registered before. Pleasegive us as much of the address as you can remember.

    Also Note:If you live in a rural area but do not have astreet address, orif you have no address, please showwhere you live using the map in Box C(at the bottomof the form).

    Box 3 Mailing AddressIf you get your mail at an address that is dierent fromthe address in Box 2, put your mailing address in thisbox. If you have no address in Box 2, you mustwrite inBox 3 an address where you can be reached by mail.

    Box 4 Date of BirthPut in this box your date of birth in this order Month, Day, Year. Be careful not to use todays date!

    Box 5 Telephone NumberMost States ask for your telephone number in casethere are questions about your application. However,you do nothave to ll in this box.

    Box 6 ID NumberFederal law requires that states collect from eachregistrant an identication number. You must refer toyour state's specic instructions for item 6 regardinginformation on what number is acceptable for yourstate. If you have neither a drivers license nor a socialsecurity number, please indicate this on the form and anumber will be assigned to you by your state.

    Box 7 Choice of Party

    In some States, you must register with a party if youwant to take part in that partys primary election,caucus, or convention. To nd out if your State requirethis, see item 7 in the instructions under your State.

    If you want to register with a party, print in the box thefull name of the party of your choice.

    If you do notwant to register with a party, write noparty or leave the box blank. Do notwrite in the wordindependent if you mean no party, because thismight be confused with the name of a political party inyour State.

    Note: If you do not register with a party, you can stillvote in general elections and nonpartisan (nonparty)primary elections.

    Box 8 Race or Ethnic GroupA few States ask for your race or ethnic group, in orderto administer the Federal Voting Rights Act. To ndout if your State asks for this information, see item 8in the instructions under your State. If so, put in Box 8the choice that best describes you from the list below:

    American Indian orAlaskan NativeAsian or Pacic Islander

    Black, not of Hispanic OriginHispanicMultiracialWhite, not ofHispanic OriginOther

    Box 9 SignatureReview the information in item 9 in the instructionsunder your State. Before you sign or make your mark,make sure that:

    (1) You meet your States requirements, and(2) You understand allof Box 9.

    Finally, sign your fullname or make your mark, andprint todays date in this order Month, Day, Year.If the applicant is unable to sign, put in Box Dthename, address, and telephone number (optional) of theperson who helped the applicant.

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    Voter Registration ApplicationBefore completing this form, review the General, Application, and State specific instructions.

    Are you a citizen of the United States of America? Yes No

    Will you be 18 years old on or before election day? Yes NoIf you checked "No" in response to either of these questions, do not complete form.(Please see state-specific instructions for rules regarding eligibility to register prior to age 18.)

    This space for office use only.

    1Mr.

    Mrs.

    Miss

    Ms.

    Last Name First Name Middle Name(s) Jr

    Sr

    II

    III

    IV

    2 Home Address Apt. or Lot # City/Town State Zip Code

    3Address Where You Get Your Mail If Different From Above City/Town State Zip Code

    4

    Date of Birth

    Month Day Year

    5

    Telephone Number (optional)

    6

    ID Number - (See item 6 in the instructions for your state)

    7Choice of Party(see item 7 in the instructions for your State) 8

    Race or Ethnic Group(see item 8 in the instructions for your State)

    9

    I have reviewed my state's instructions and I swear/affirm that:I am a United States citizen

    I meet the eligibility requirements of my state andsubscribe to any oath required.

    The information I have provided is true to the best of myknowledge under penalty of perjury. If I have provided falseinformation, I may be fined, imprisoned, or (if not a U.S.citizen) deported from or refused entry to the United States.

    Please sign full name (or put mark)

    Date:

    Month Day Year

    If you are registering to vote for the first time: please refer to the application instructions for information on submittingcopies of valid identification documents with this form.

    Please fill out the sections below if they apply to you.

    If this application is for a change of name, what was your name before you changed it?

    AMr.

    Mrs.

    Miss

    Ms.

    Last Name First Name Middle Name(s) Jr

    Sr

    II

    III

    IV

    If you were registered before but this is the first time you are registering from the address in Box 2 , what was your address where you were registered before?

    BStreet (or route and box number) Apt. or Lot # City/Town/County State Zip Code

    If you live in a rural area but do not have a street number, or if you have no address, please show on the map where you live.

    C

    Write in the names of the crossroads (or streets) nearest to where you live.

    Draw an X to show where you live.

    Use a dot to show any schools, churches, stores, or other landmarksnear where you live, and write the name of the landmark.

    Example

    Woodchuck RoadRoute

    #2

    Public School

    Grocery Store

    X

    NORTH

    If the applicant is unable to sign, who helped the applicant fill out this application? Give name, address and phone number (phone number optional).

    D

    Mail this application to the address provided for your State.

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    FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

    FIRST CLASS

    STAMP

    NECESSARY

    FORMAILING

    Print Applicatio

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    Voter Registration ApplicationBefore completing this form, review the General, Application, and State specic instructions.

    Are you a citizen of the United States of America? Yes No

    Will you be 18 years old on or before election day? Yes NoIf you checked "No" in response to either of these questions, do not complete form.(Please see state-specic instructions for rules regarding eligibility to register prior to age 18.)

    This space for office use only.

    1Mr.

    Mrs.

    Miss

    Ms.

    Last Name First Name Middle Name(s) Jr

    Sr

    IIIIIIV

    2 Home Address Apt. or Lot # City/Town State Zip Code

    3Address Where You Get Your Mail If Different From Above City/Town State Zip Code

    4

    Date of Birth

    Month Day Year

    5

    Telephone Number (optional)

    6

    ID Number - (See item 6 in t he instructions for your state)

    7 8Race or Ethnic Group(see item 8 in the instructions for your State)

    9

    I have reviewed my state's instructions and I swear/affirm that:I am a United States citizen

    I meet the eligibility requirements of my state andsubscribe to any oath required.

    The information I have provided is true to the best of myknowledge under penalty of perjury. If I have provided falseinformation, I may be ned, imprisoned, or (if not a U.S.citizen) deported from or refused entry to the United States.

    Please sign full name (or put mark)

    Date:

    Month Day Year

    If you are registering to vote for the rst time: please refer to the application instructions for information on submittingcopies of valid identication documents with this form.

    Please ll out the sections below if they apply to you.

    If this application is for a change of name, what was your name before you changed it?

    AMr.

    Mrs.

    Miss

    Ms.

    Last Name First Name Middle Name(s) Jr

    Sr

    IIIIIIV

    If you were registered before but this is the rst time you are registering from the address in Box 2 , what was your address where you were registered before?

    BStreet (or route and box number) Apt. or Lot # City/Town/County State Zip Code

    If you live in a rural area but do not have a street number, or if you have no address, please show on the map where you live.

    C

    Write in the names of the crossroads (or streets) nearest to where you live.

    Draw an X to show where you live.

    Use a dot to show any schools, churches, stores, or other landmarksnear where you live, and write the name of the landmark.

    Example

    Woodchuck RoadRoute

    #2

    Public School

    Grocery Store

    X

    NORTH

    If the applicant is unable to sign, who helped the applicant ll out this application? Give name, address and phone number (phone number optional).

    D

    Mail this application to the address provided for your State.

    Choice of Party(see item 7 in the instructions for your State)

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    FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

    FIRST CLASS

    STAMP

    NECESSARY

    FORMAILING

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    State Instructions

    Alabama

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline Voterregistrationisclosedduringthetendaysprecedinganelection.Applicationsmustbepostmarkedor delivered by the eleventh dayprior to the election.

    6. ID Number. Your social securitynumberisrequested(byauthorityoftheAlabamaSupremeCourt,174122).7. Choice of Party.Optional: Youdonothavetoregisterwithapartyif you want to take part in thatpartysprimaryelection,caucus,or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Youarerequiredtollinthisbox;however, your application willnot be rejected if you fail to do so.See the list of choices under theApplicationInstructionsforBox8(onpage2).9. Signature. ToregisterinAlabama

    you

    must:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofAlabama

    andyourcountyatthetimeofregistration

    be18yearsoldbeforeanyelectionnothavebeenconvictedofafelony

    punishablebyimprisonmentinthepenitentiary (or have had your civilandpoliticalrightsrestored)

    notcurrentlybedeclaredmentallyincompetentthroughacompetencyhearing

    swearorarmtosupportanddefend the Constitution of theU.S.andtheStateofAlabamaand further disavow any belief oraliationwithanygroupwhichadvocates the overthrow of thegovernmentsoftheU.S.ortheStateofAlabamabyunlawfulmeans

    andthattheinformationcontainedhereinistrue,sohelpmeGod

    Mailing address:Office of the Secretary of StateP.O.Box5616Montgomery,AL361035616

    Alaska

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Youmustprovideoneofthefollowingidenticationnumbers;AlaskaDriver'sLicenseorAlaskaStateIdenticationCardNumber.IfyoudonothaveanAlaskaDriver'sLicenseorAlaskaStateIdenticationCard,youmustprovidethelastfourdigitsofyourSocialSecurityNumber.Ifyoudonothaveanyoftheseidenticationnumbers,pleasewrite"NONE"ontheform.Auniqueidentifyingnumberwillbeassignedtoyouforvoterregistrationpurposes.isinformationiskeptcondential.Havingthisinformationassistsinmaintainingyourvoterrecordandmayassistinverifyingyouridentity(Title15oftheAlaskaStatutes).7. Choice of Party. You do nothave to declare a party affiliationwhenregisteringtovote.Ifyoudo not choose a party, you will

    beregistered

    as

    Undeclared.

    Alaskahasaclosedprimaryelectionsystem.Eachrecognizedpolitical party has a separate ballotlistingonlycandidatesfromthatpoliticalparty.Votersregisteredasamemberofapoliticalpartymayonlyvotethatparty'sballot.Votersregisteredasundeclaredornonpartisanmaychooseone

    ballotfromtheballotsavailable.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinAlaskayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbeatleast18yearsoldwithin90daysofcompletingthisregistrationbearesidentofAlaskanotbeaconvictedfelon(unless

    unconditionallydischarged)notberegisteredtovotein

    another State

    Mailing address:DivisionofElectionsState of Alaska

    POBox

    110017

    Juneau,AK998110017

    Arizona

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 29daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. YourcompletedvoterregistrationformmustcontainthenumberofyourArizona driver license, ornonoperatingidenticationlicense issued pursuant to A.R.S.283165,ifthelicenseiscurrentand valid. If you do not havea current and valid Arizonadriverlicenseornonoperatingidenticationlicense,youmustincludethelastfourdigitsofyour

    social

    security

    number

    if

    one has been issued to you. If youdo not have a current and validdriverlicenseornonoperatingidenticationlicenseorasocialsecuritynumber,pleasewriteNONEontheform.AuniqueidentifyingnumberwillbeassignedbytheSecretaryofState.

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    State Instructions

    7. Choice of Party. If you areregisteredinapoliticalpartywhichhasqualiedforballotrecognition,youwillbepermittedtovotetheprimaryelectionballotforthatparty.Ifyouareregisteredasanindependent, no party preferenceorasamemberofapartywhichisnotqualiedforballotrecognition,youmayselectandvoteoneprimaryelectionballotforoneoftherecognizedpoliticalparties.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinArizonayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbe

    aresident

    of

    Arizona

    and

    your

    countyatleast29daysprecedingthenextelection

    be18yearsoldonorbeforethenextgeneralelection

    nothavebeenconvictedoftreason or a felony (or have hadyourcivilrightsrestored)

    notcurrentlybedeclaredanincapacitated person by a courtof law

    Mailing address:

    Secretary of State/Elections1700W.Washington,7thFloorPhoenix,AZ850072888

    Arkansas

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 30 days

    before the election.

    6. ID Number. Yourcompletedvoterregistrationformmustcontain your state issued driver'slicensenumberornonoperatingidenticationnumber.Ifyoudo not have a driver's license ornonoperatingidentication,youmustincludethelastfourdigits

    ofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyou do not have a driver's licenseoranonoperatingidenticationorasocialsecuritynumber,pleasewrite"NONE"ontheform.AuniqueidentifyingnumberwillbeassignedbytheState.7. Choice of Party. Optional. Youdonothavetoregisterwithapartyif you want to take part in thatpartysprimaryelection,caucus,orconvention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinArkansasyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStateslive

    in

    Arkansas

    at

    the

    address

    in

    Box2ontheapplication

    beatleast18yearsoldbeforethenextelection

    notbeaconvictedfelon(orhavecompletelydischargedyoursentenceorbeenpardoned)

    notclaimtherighttovoteinanyother jurisdiction

    notpreviouslybeadjudgedmentallyincompetentbyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction

    Mailing address:Secretary of StateVoter ServicesP.O.Box8111LittleRock,AR722038111

    California

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 15daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Whenyouregistertovote,youmustprovideyourCalifornia drivers license orCaliforniaidenticationcardnumber,ifyouhaveone.Ifyoudo not have a drivers license or

    IDcard,youmustprovidethelastfourdigitsofyourSocialSecurityNumber(SSN).Ifyoudonotincludethisinformation,you will be required to provideidenticationwhenyouvote.7. Choice of Party.Please enterthenameofthepoliticalpartywithwhichyouwishtoregister.Ifyoudonotwishtoregisterwithanyparty,enterDeclinetoStateinthe space provided.California law allows voters whodeclinetostateanaliationwithaqualiedpoliticalpartyorwhoaliatewithanonqualiedpoliticapartytovoteintheprimaryelectionof

    any

    qualied

    political

    party

    that

    lesanoticewiththeSecretaryofStateallowingthemtodoso.Youcancall1800345VOTEor visit www.sos.ca.govto learnwhichpoliticalpartiesareallowingnonaffiliated voters to participate intheirprimaryelection.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinCaliforniayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofCaliforniabeatleast18yearsofageatthe

    timeofthenextelectionnotbeimprisonedoronparole

    for the conviction of a felonynotcurrentlybejudgedmentally

    incompetentbyacourtoflawSignatureisrequired.Ifyoumeettherequirementslistedabove,pleasesignanddatetheregistrationcardinthespaceprovided.

    Mailing address:Secretary of StateElectionsDivision150011thStreetSacramento,CA95814

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    State Instructions

    Colorado

    Updated: 03-28-2008

    Registration Deadline 29days before the election. If the

    applicationisreceivedinthemailswithoutapostmark,itmustbereceivedwithin5daysofthecloseofregistration.6. ID Number. Yourcompletedvoterregistrationformmustcontainyour state issued driver's licensenumberoridenticationnumber.If you do not have a driver's licenseorstateissuedidentication,youmustincludethelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyou do not have a driver's licenseorastateissuedidenticationorasocialsecuritynumber,pleasewrite"NONE"ontheform.Auniqueidentifyingnumberwillbeassignedby the State.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinColoradoyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofColorado30days

    prior to the electionbe18yearsoldonorbefore

    election daynotbeconnedasaprisoner

    orservinganypartofasentenceundermandate

    Mailing address:Colorado Secretary of State1700Broadway,Suite270Denver,Colorado80290

    Connecticut

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 14daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number.ConnecticutDriver'sLicenseNumber,orifnone,thelastfourdigitsofyourSocialSecurityNumber.7. Choice of Party. isisoptional,butyoumustregisterwith a party if you want to takepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinConnecticutyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofConnecticut

    and of the town in which you wishto vote

    be17yearsold.Youcanvotewhenyouturn18havecompletedconnementand

    parole if previously convicted of a

    felony,and

    have

    had

    your

    voting

    rightsrestoredbyRegistrarsofVoters.notcurrentlybedeclaredmentally

    incompetenttovotebyacourtoflaw

    Mailing address:Secretary of StateElectionsDivision30 Trinity StreetHartford, CT 06106

    DelawareUpdated: 02-07-2012

    Registration Deadline e4thSaturdaybeforeaprimaryorgeneralelection,and10daysbefore a special election.

    6. ID Number. Yourcompletedvoterregistrationformmustcontain your state issued driver'slicensenumberornonoperatingidenticationnumber.Ifyoudo not have a driver's license or

    nonoperatingidentication,youmustincludethelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyou do not have a driver's licenseoranonoperatingidenticationorasocialsecuritynumber,pleasewrite"NONE"ontheform.AuniqueidentifyingnumberwillbeassignedbytheState.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotake

    part

    in

    that

    partys

    primary

    election, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinDelawareyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbeapermanentresidentof

    Delawarebeatleast18yearsoldonthe

    dateofthenextgeneralelectionfelonsareeligibletovoteif

    certainrequirementsaremet:nesandsentencecompletedatleastveyearspriortoapplicationdate;felonyconvictionscannotbedisqualifyingfelonies,whicharemurder,sexualoenses,orcrimesagainstpublicadministrationinvolvingbriberyorimproperinfluence or abuse of office.

    notbementallyincompetent

    Mailing address:

    StateofDelawareOffice of the State ElectionCommissioner905S.GovernorsAve.,Suite170Dover,DE19904

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    State Instructions

    District of Columbia

    Updated: 10-29-2003

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Federallawnowrequiresthatallvoterregistrationapplicationsmustincludeeitherthe applicants drivers licensenumberorthelastfourdigitsof the applicants social securitynumberinordertobeprocessed.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterintheDistrictofColumbiayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbeaDistrictofColumbia

    residentatleast30daysprecedingthenextelection

    beatleast18yearsoldonorprecedingthenextelection

    notbe

    in

    jail

    for

    afelony

    conviction

    nothavebeenjudgedmentally

    incompetentbyacourtoflawnotclaimtherighttovote

    anywhereoutsideD.C.

    Mailing address:DistrictofColumbiaBoardofElections & Ethics4414thStreet,NW,Suite250Washington,DC200012745

    Florida

    Updated: 11-30-2011

    Registration Deadline 29daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. If you have one,youmustprovideyourFlorida

    driver'slicensenumberorFloridaidenticationcardnumber.IfyoudonothaveaFloridadriver'slicenseoridenticationcard,youmustprovidethelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyouhavenotbeenissuedanyofthesenumbers,youmustwritethewordNONE.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group.You arerequested,butnotrequired,tollinthisbox.Seethelistofchoicesunder the Application InstructionsforBox8(onpage2).9. Signature. To

    register

    in

    Florida

    youmust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbealegalresidentofboththe

    StateofFloridaandofthecountyinwhichyouseektoberegistered

    be18yearsold(youmaypreregisterifyouareatleast16)

    notbeadjudicatedmentallyincapacitatedwithrespecttovotinginFloridaoranyotherState,orifyouhave,youmustrsthaveyourvotingrightsrestored.notbeaconvictedfelon,orifyou

    are,youmustrsthaveyourcivilrightsrestorediftheyweretakenaway.

    swearorarmthefollowing:IwillprotectanddefendtheConstitution of the United Statesand the Constitution of the StateofFlorida,thatIamqualiedtoregisterasanelectorundertheConstitution and laws of the State of

    Florida,andthatallinformationinthis application is true.

    Mailing address:StateofFloridaDepartmentofStateDivisionofElectionseR.A.GrayBuilding500SouthBronoughSt,Rm316Tallahassee,Florida323990250

    Georgia

    Updated: 03-28-2008

    Registration Deadline ehMondaybeforeanygeneralprimary,generalelection,orpresidentialpreferenceprimary,orregularlyscheduledspecialelectionpursuanttotheGeorgiaElectionCode. In the event that a specialelection is scheduled on a dateother that those dates prescribedbytheGeorgiaElectionCode,registrationwouldcloseonthe5thdayaerthecall.6. ID Number. FederallawrequiresyoutoprovideyourfullGADriversLicensenumberorGAStateissuedIDnumber.IfyoudonothaveaGADriversLicenseorGAIDyoumustprovidethelast4digitsofyourSocialSecuritynumber.ProvidingyourfullSocialSecuritynumberis optional. Your Social Securitynumberwillbekeptcondentialandmaybeusedforcomparisonwith

    other

    state

    agency

    databases

    forvoterregistrationidenticationpurposes. If you do not possessaGADriversLicenseorSocialSecuritynumber,auniqueidentiewill be provided for you.

    7. Choice of Party.You do nothavetoregisterwithapartytotakepartinthatpartysprimary,caucusor convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group.Youarerequestedtollinthisbox.See the list of choices under theApplicationInstructionsforBox8(onpage2).9. Signature. ToregisterinGeorgiayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbealegalresidentofGeorgiaand

    of the county in which you wantto vote

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    be18yearsoldwithinsixmonthsaerthedayofregistration,andbe18yearsoldtovotenotbeservingasentenceforhavingbeenconvictedofafelonynothavebeenjudiciallydeterminedtobementallyincompetent,unlessthedisabilityhasbeenremoved

    Mailing address:ElectionsDivisionOffice of the Secretary of State1104WestTower2MartinLutherKing,Jr.Dr.SEAtlanta,GA303341505

    Hawaii

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number.Your full socialsecuritynumberisrequired.Itis used to prevent fraudulentregistrationandvoting.Failuretofurnishthisinformationwill prevent acceptance of thisapplication (Hawaii RevisedStatutes,Section1115).7. Choice of Party. Achoiceofparty is not required for voterregistration.8. Race or Ethnic Group.Race orethnicgroupinformationisnotrequiredforvoterregistration.9. Signature. ToregisterinHawaiiyou

    must:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentoftheStateof

    Hawaiibeatleast16yearsold(youmustbe18yearsoldbyelectiondayinordertovote)

    notbeincarceratedforafelonyconvictionnotbeadjudicatedbyacourtasnoncomposmentis

    Mailing address:

    Office of ElectionsState of Hawaii802LehuaAvenuePearlCity,HI96782

    Idaho

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 25daysbefore the election.6. ID Number. Enter your driver'slicensenumber.Ifyouhavenodriver'slicense,enterthelast4digitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.7. Choice of Party. You do not havetoregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinIdahoyoumust:beacitizenoftheUnitedStateshaveresidedinIdahoandinthe

    county for 30 days prior to the dayof electionbeatleast18yearsoldnothavebeenconvictedofafelony,andwithouthavingbeenrestoredtotherightsofcitizenship,orconnedinprisononconvictionofacriminaloense

    Mailing address:Secretary of StateP.O.Box83720StateCapitolBldg.Boise,ID837200080

    Illinois

    Updated: 08-14-2012

    Registration Deadline 28daysprior to each election.

    6. ID Number.Your driverslicensenumberisrequiredtoregistertovote.Ifyoudonothavea drivers license, at least the lastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumberarerequired.Ifyouhaveneither,pleasewriteNONEontheform.AuniqueidentierwillbeassignedtoyoubytheState.7. Choice of Party. Partyregistrationor preference is not required forvoterregistration.However,whenyouapplyforaprimaryballot,youmustindicateyourpartypreferencefor that election.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. Asignatureisrequired.Ifsignatureismissingfromregistrationform,youwillbenotiedyourregistrationisincomplete.

    ToregisterinIllinoisyoumust:beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofIllinoisandof

    your election precinct at least 30daysbeforethenextelectionbeatleast18yearsoldonorbeforethenextelectionnotbeinjailforafelony

    convictionnotclaimtherighttovote

    anywhere else

    Mailing address:StateBoardofElections2329S.MacArthurBoulevardSpringeld,IL62704

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    Indiana

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 29daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. YourstatevoterIDnumberisyourtendigitIndianaissueddriver'slicensenumber.Ifyoudo not possess an Indiana driver'slicense then provide the last fourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Pleaseindicatewhichnumberwasprovided.(IndianaCode371313)7. Choice of Party. Leaveblank.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinIndianayoumust:beacitizenoftheUnitedStates

    haveresidedintheprecinctatleast30daysbeforethenextelection

    beatleast18yearsofageonthedayofthenextgeneralelection

    notcurrentlybeinjailforacriminalconviction

    Mailing address:ElectionDivisionOffice of the Secretary of State302WestWashingtonStreet,RoomE204Indianapolis,IN462042743

    Iowa

    Updated: 03-28-2008

    Registration Deadline Must bedeliveredby5p.m.10daysbeforetheelection,ifitisastateprimaryorgeneralelection;11daysbeforeallothers.*Registrationformswhicharepostmarked15ormoredaysbeforeanelectionareconsideredontimeevenifreceivedaerthedeadline.

    *Ifyoufailtomeetthevoterregistrationdeadlinesaboveyoucanregisterandvotebyfollowingtheguidelinesforelectiondayregistration.Youcanndtheseon the Iowa Secretary of States

    website: www.sos.state.ia.us/pdfs/elections/EDRbrochure.pdf.

    State Instructions

    6. ID Number. YourIDnumberisyourIowadriver'slicensenumber(orIowanondriveridenticationnumber)ifyouhaveone,ifnotthenthelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.eIDnumberyouprovidewillbeveriedwiththeIowaDepartmentof Transportation or the SocialSecurityAdministration.7. Choice of Party. Youmay,butdonothaveto,registerwithapartyin advance if you want to take partinthatpartysprimaryelection.Youmaychangeordeclareapartyaliationatthepollsonprimaryelection day.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinIowayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofIowabeatleast171/2yearsold(you

    mustbe18tovote)nothavebeenconvictedofa

    felony(orhavehadyourrightsrestored)

    notcurrentlybejudgedbyacourttobe"incompetenttovote"

    notclaimtherighttovoteinmorethanoneplacegiveupyourrighttovoteinanyother place

    Mailing address:ElectionsDivisionOffice of the Secretary of StateLucasBuilding1stFloor321 E. 12th StreetDesMoines,IA50319

    Kansas

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline Postmarkedordelivered15daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Yourcompletedvoterregistrationformmustcontain your state issued driver'slicensenumberornondriver'sidenticationcard number.Ifyoudo not have a driver's license ornondriver's identication card, youmustincludethelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyou do not have a driver's licenseor a nondriver's identication cardorsocialsecuritynumber,pleasewrite"NONE"ontheform.Auniqueidentifyingnumberwillbeassigned by the State. enumberyou provide will be used foradministrativepurposesonlyandwill not be disclosed to the public.(KSA252309).7. Choice of Party. Youmustregister

    with

    aparty

    if

    you

    want

    totakepartinthatpartysprimary

    election, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinKansasyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofKansasbe18bythenextelectionhavecompletedthetermsofyour

    sentenceifconvictedofafelony;apersonservingasentenceforafelonyconvictionisineligibletovote

    notclaimtherighttovoteinanyother location or under any othername

    notbeexcludedfromvotingformentalincompetencebyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction

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    Mailing address:Secretary of State1stFloor,MemorialHall120SW10thAve.Topeka,KS666121594

    Kentucky

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 29daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Your full socialsecuritynumberisrequired.Itisusedforadministrativepurposesonly and is not released to the

    public(KRS116.155).Nopersonshallbedeniedtherighttoregisterbecause of failure to include socialsecuritynumber.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinKentuckyyoumust:beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofKentuckybearesidentofthecountyforat

    least28dayspriortotheelectiondatebe18yearsofageonorbeforethenextgeneralelectionnotbeaconvictedfelonorifyou

    have been convicted of a felony,yourcivilrightsmusthavebeenrestoredbyexecutivepardonnot

    have

    been

    judged

    mentally

    incompetentinacourtoflawnotclaimtherighttovote

    anywhere outside Kentucky

    Mailing address:StateBoardofElections140WalnutStreetFrankfort,KY406013240

    Louisiana

    Updated: 08-14-2012

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. YoumustprovideyourLouisianadriverslicensenumberorLouisianaspecialidenticationcardnumber,ifissued. Ifnotissued,youmustprovideatleastthelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber,ifissued.Tefullsocialsecuritynumbermaybeprovidedona

    voluntary basis. If the applicant

    hasneitheraLouisianadriverslicense,aLouisianaspecialidenticationcard,orasocialsecuritynumber,theapplicantshallattachoneofthefollowingitemstohisapplication:(a)acopy of a current and valid photoidentication;or(b)acopyofacurrentutilitybill,bankstatement,governmentcheck,paycheck,orothergovernmentdocumentthatshows

    the

    name

    and

    address

    of

    applicant.NeithertheregistrarnortheDepartmentofStateshall disclose the social securitynumberofaregisteredvoteror circulate the social securitynumbersofregisteredvotersoncommerciallists(R.S.18:104and154;42U.S.C.405).7. Choice of Party.If you do notlist a party affiliation, you cannotvote in the Presidential PreferencePrimaryandpartycommitteeelections. Political party affiliationis not required for any otherelection.8. Race or Ethnic Group.Youarerequestedtollinthisbox.See the list of choices under theApplicationInstructionsforBox8(onpage2).

    9. Signature. ToregisterinLouisianayoumust:beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofLouisiana(Residenceaddressmustbeaddresswhereyouclaimhomesteadexemption,ifany,exceptforaresidentinanursinghomeorveteranshomewhomayselecttousetheaddressofthenursinghomeorveteranshomeorthehomewherehehasahomesteadexemption.Acollegestudentmayelecttousehishomeaddressorhisaddresswhileawayatschool.)beatleast17yearsold,andbe18yearsoldpriortothenextelectionto votenotcurrentlybeunderanorderofimprisonmentforconvictionofa felonynotcurrentlybeundera

    judgmentofinterdictionformentalincompetence

    Mailing address:Secretary of StateAttention:VoterRegistrationP.O.Box94125BatonRouge,LA708049125

    Maine

    Updated: 08-14-2012

    Registration Deadline Delivered21 business days before the election(oravotermayregisterin-person uptoandincludingelectionday).6. ID Number. Youmustlistyour valid Maine driver's licensenumber.Ifyoudon'thaveavalidMaine driver's license, then youmustprovidethelastfourdigitsofyourSocialSecurityNumber.Voters who don't have either oftheseformsofIDmustwrite"NONE"inthisspace.

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    7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention(unlessotherwisepermittedbyapoliticalparty).8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinMaineyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofMaineandthe

    municipalityinwhichyouwantto vote

    beatleast17yearsold(youmustbe18yearsoldtovote)

    Mailing address:ElectionsDivisionBureauofCorporations,ElectionsandCommissions101 State House StationAugusta,ME043330101

    Maryland

    Updated: 06-26-2008

    Registration Deadline 9:00p.m.21daysbeforetheelection.6. ID Number. If you have acurrent, valid Maryland driverslicense or a Motor VehicleAdministrationidenticationcard,youmustenterthedriverslicenseoridenticationnumber.Ifyoudonot have a current, valid Marylanddrivers license or Motor VehicleAdministrationidenticationcard,youmustenteratleastthelast4digitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.However,pleasenote,the disclosure of your full SocialSecuritynumberisvoluntary.estatutoryauthorityallowingelectionofficials to request your full SocialSecuritynumberisElectionLawArticle,Section3202,AnnotatedCodeofMaryland.enumberwill

    beusedonlyforregistrationandotheradministrativepurposes.Itwillbekeptcondential.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinMarylandyoumust:

    beaU.S.citizenbeaMarylandresidentbeatleast18yearsoldbythe

    nextgeneralelectionnotbeunderguardianshipfor

    mentaldisabilitynot

    have

    been

    convicted

    of

    buyingorsellingvotes

    nothavebeenconvictedofafelony, or if you have, you havecompletedservingacourtorderedsentenceofimprisonment,includinganytermofparoleorprobation for the conviction.

    Mailing address:StateBoardofElectionsP.O.Box6486Annapolis,MD214010486

    Massachusetts

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 20 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Federallawrequiresthat you provide your driverslicensenumbertoregistertovote.If you do not have a current andvalid Massachusetts drivers licensethenyoumustprovidethelastfour(4)digitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyouhaveneither,youmustwriteNONEintheboxandauniqueidentifyingnumberwillbeassignedtoyou.

    7. Choice of Party.If you donotdesignateapartyofpoliticaldesignationinthisbox,youwillberegisteredasunenrolled.Unenrolledvotersmayparticipateinpartyprimaries.However,anunenrolledvotermustenrollinaparty on the day of the PresidentiaPreferencePrimaryinordertoparticipateinthatprimary.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinMassachusettsyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofMassachusettsbe18yearsoldonorbeforethe

    nextelection

    nothavebeenconvictedof

    corrupt practices in respect toelections

    notbeunderguardianshipwithrespecttovoting

    notbecurrentlyincarceratedfora felony conviction

    Mailing address:SecretaryoftheCommonwealthElectionsDivision,Room1705One Ashburton PlaceBoston,MA02108

    Michigan

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Yourcompleted

    voterregistrationformmustcontain your state issued driver'slicensenumberorstateissuedpersonalidenticationcardnumber.Ifyoudonothaveadriver's license or state issuedpersonalidenticationcard,youmustincludethelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyou

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    do not have a driver's license or astateissuedpersonalidenticationcardorasocialsecuritynumber,pleasewrite"NONE"ontheform.AuniqueidentifyingnumberwillbeassignedbytheState.7. Choice of Party. A"choiceofparty"isnotrequiredforvoterregistration.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinMichiganyoumust:beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbe18yearsoldbythenextelection

    bearesidentofMichiganandatleast a 30 day resident of your cityor township by election day

    notbeconnedinajailaerbeingconvictedandsentenced

    Notice: Michiganlawrequiresthatthesameaddressbeusedforvoterregistrationanddriverlicensepurposes.erefore,iftheresidenceaddressyouprovideonthisformdiersfromtheaddressshownon a driver license or personalidenticationcardissuedbytheStateofMichigan,theSecretaryofStatewillautomaticallychangeyour driver license or personalidenticationcardaddresstomatchthe residence address entered onthisform.Ifanaddresschangeismade,theSecretaryofStatewillmailyouanaddressupdatestickerfor your driver license or personalidenticationcard.Caution: Ifyouregisterbymail,youmustvoteinpersonatyourassignedprecinctthersttimeyouvote, unless you are:

    disabledasdenedbystatelaw;60yearsofageorolder;ortemporarilyresidingoverseas.

    Mailing address:MichiganDepartmentofStateBureauofElectionsP.O.Box20126Lansing,MI489010726

    Minnesota

    Updated: 12-31-2008

    Registration Deadline Deliveredby5:00p.m.21daysbefore the election (there is alsoelectiondayregistrationatpollingplaces).6. ID Number. You are required

    to provide your Minnesota driverslicenseorstateIDnumbertoregistertoVote.Ifyoudonothavea Minnesota drivers license or stateIDthenyouwillhavetoprovidethelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyouhaveneither,pleasewritenoneontheform.7. Choice of Party. Leaveblank.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.

    9. Signature. Toregister

    in

    Minnesotayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofMinnesotafor20

    daysbeforethenextelectionmaintainresidenceattheaddress

    givenontheregistrationformbeatleast18yearsoldon

    election dayifpreviouslyconvictedofafelony,

    yourfelonysentencehasexpiredorbeencompleted,oryouhavebeendischargedfromthesentence

    notbeunderacourtorderedguardianshipinwhichtherighttovote has been revoked

    notbefoundbyacourttobelegallyincompetenttovote.

    Mailing address:Secretary of State60EmpireDrive,Suite100St.Paul,MN551031855

    MississippiUpdated: 05-07-2010

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. You are requiredto provide your current and validdriver'slicensenumberor,ifyoudonthaveone,thelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.7. Choice of Party. Mississippidoesnothavepartyregistration.erefore,youdonothavetoregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinMississippiyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStateshave

    lived

    in

    Mississippi

    and

    in

    yourcounty(andcity,ifapplicable30 days before the election inwhich you want to vote

    be18yearsoldbythetimeofthegeneralelectioninwhichyouwantto vote

    havenotbeenconvictedofmurder,rape,bribery,the,arson,obtainingmoneyorgoodsunderfalsepretense,perjury,forgery,embezzlement,armedrobbery,extortion,felonybadcheck,felonyshopliing,larceny,receivingstolenproperty,robbery,timberlarceny,unlawfultakingofamotorvehicle,statutoryrape,carjacking,orbigamy,orhavehadyourrightsrestored as required by law

    nothavebeendeclaredmentallyincompetentbyacourt

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    Note: Statelawchangedbyfederalcourtorderin1998andbystatelegislationin2000.Wenowaccepttheformasregistrationforvotingfor all state and federal offices.

    Mailing address:Secretary of StateP.O.Box136Jackson,MS392050136

    Local county addresses:Youalsomayreturncompletedapplications to the county circuitclerk/registrarwhereyoureside.Acompletelistofcountycircuitclerk/registrarsisavailableonMississippis website at www.sos.ms.gov.

    Missouri

    Updated: 09-12-2006

    Registration Deadline 28daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Yourcompletedvoterregistrationformmustcontain your state issued driver'slicensenumber.Yourcompletedvoterregistrationformmustalsoincludethelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.(Section115.155,RSMo).Ifyoudo not have a driver's license orasocialsecuritynumber,pleasewrite"NONE"ontheform.AuniqueidentifyingnumberwillbeassignedbytheState.Anyelectronicmedia,printoutsormailinglabelsprovidedunderthissection shall not include telephonenumbersandsocialsecuritynumbersofvoters.(Section115.157,RSMo).7. Choice of Party. You do not havetoregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.

    8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. To vote in Missouriyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofMissouribeatleast171/2yearsofage(youmustbe18tovote)notbeonprobationorparole

    aerconvictionofafelony,untilnallydischargedfromsuchprobation or parole

    notbeconvictedofafelonyormisdemeanorconnectedwiththerightofsurage

    notbeadjudgedincapacitatedbyany court of law

    notbe

    conned

    under

    asentence

    ofimprisonment

    Mailing address:Secretary of StateP.O.Box1767JeersonCity,MO651021767

    Montana

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Youmustprovideyour Montana driver's licensenumber.Ifyoudo not have aMontanadriver'slicensenumberthenyoumustlisttheLASTFOURDIGITSOFYOURSOCIALSECURITYNUMBER.Ifyouhave neither a driver's license, norasocialsecuritynumber,pleasewriteNONEontheform.estateofMontanawillassigntoyouauniqueidentifyingnumber.7. Choice of Party.Montana doesnotrequirepartyregistrationtoparticipate in any election.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.

    9. Signature. ToregisterinMontanayoumust:beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbeatleast18yearsoldonorbefore the election

    bearesidentofMontanaandofthe county in which you want tovote for at least 30 days before thenextelection

    notbeinapenalinstitutionforafelony conviction

    notcurrentlybedeterminedbyacourttobeofunsoundmind

    meetthesequalicationsbythenextelectiondayifyoudonotcurrentlymeetthem

    Mailing address:Secretary of States OfficeP.O.Box202801State CapitolHelena,MT596202801

    Nebraska

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline ethird

    Friday

    before

    the

    election

    (ordeliveredby6p.m.onthesecondFridaybeforetheelection).6. ID Number. YoumustprovideyourNebraskadriver'slicensenumber. If you do not have aNebraskadriver'slicensenumberthenyoumustlistthelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinNebraskayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofNebraska

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    beatleast18yearsofageorwillbe18yearsofageonorbeforetherstTuesdayaertherstMondayofNovember

    nothavebeenconvictedofafelony, or if convicted, have had

    yourcivilrightsrestorednothavebeenociallyfoundtobementallyincompetent

    Mailing address:NebraskaSecretaryofStateSuite2300,StateCapitolBldg.Lincoln,NE685094608

    Nevada

    Updated: 05-07-2010

    Registration Deadline edeadlineformailinregistrationisthehSaturdaybeforeanyprimaryorgeneralelection.Inpersonregistrationremainsavailableuntil9:00p.m.onthethirdTuesdayprecedinganyprimaryorgeneralelection.YoumayregistertovoteinpersononlybyappearingattheoceoftheCountyClerk/RegistrarofVoters.6. ID Number. You mustsupply aNevadasDriversLicenseNumberor Nevada ID Card Number if youhave been issued one. If you do nothaveaDriversLicenseNumberorNevadaIDCardNumber,youmustsupplythelastfourdigitsofyourSocialSecurityNumber.Ifyou do not have a Social Security

    Number,pleasecontactyourCountyClerk/RegistrarofVoterstobeassignedauniqueidentier.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwant to take part in that partysprimaryelection,caucus,orconvention.Ifyouregisterwithaminorpoliticalparty,orasaNonpartisanyouwillreceive

    aNonpartisanBallotforthePrimaryElection.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinNevadayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStateshaveattainedtheageof18yearsonthedateofthenextelection

    havecontinuouslyresidedintheStateofNevada,inyourcounty,atleast 30 days and in your precinctatleast10daysbeforethenextelection

    haveyourcivilrightsrestoredifyou were convicted of a felony

    notbedeterminedbyacourtoflaw

    to

    be

    mentally

    incompetent

    claimnootherplaceasyourlegal

    residence

    Mailing address:Secretary of StateElectionsDivision101NorthCarsonStreetSuite 3CarsonCity,NV897014786

    Applicationsmaybereturnedtothe Secretary of States office atthe address above, but to avoidpossible delays, you are advisedtoreturnyourcompletedvoterregistrationapplicationsdirectlytoyour local county election official.

    Local county addresses:Tomeetregistrationdeadlines,especiallyduringthetwoweeksbeforethecloseofthemailinregistrationdeadline,returncompletedapplicationstoyour respective County Clerk/RegistrarofVoters.AcompletelistofCountyClerk/RegistrarofVotersandregistrationdeadlinesisavailableonNevadaswebsite:www.nvsos.gov.

    New Hampshire

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline NewHampshiretownandcityclerkswill accept this application only asa request for their own absenteevotermailinregistrationform,whichmustbereceivedbyyourcity or town clerk by 10 days beforthe election.

    NewHampshiretownandcityclerkwill accept this application only as arequest for their own absentee votermailinregistrationform.YouneedtollinonlyBox1andBox2or3.eapplicationshouldbemailedto your town or city clerk at yourzipcode.eseaddressesarelisted on the Secretary of Stateweb site at www.state.nh.us/sos/clerks.htmItshouldbemailedinplentyoftimeforyourtownorcityclerktomail

    you

    their

    own

    form

    and

    for

    youtoreturnthatformtothemby10 days before the election.

    New Jersey

    Updated: 03-28-2008

    Registration Deadline 21 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. elast

    four

    digits

    ofyourSocialSecuritynumberORyourNewJerseyDriver'sLicensenumberisrequiredforvoterregistration.Ifyoudonotpossesseitheroftheseidentications,pleasewrite"NONE"ontheform.eStatewillassignanumberthatwill serve to identify you for voterregistrationpurposes.

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    NewJersey'svoterregistrationformdoesnotprovideacheckoforpoliticalpartyaliation.Anewlyregisteredvoter or voter who has never votedinapoliticalpartyprimaryelectioncan declare party affiliation atthepollingplaceonthedayofaprimaryelection.InNewJersey,aprimaryelectionisonlyheldfortheDemocraticandRepublicanparties.Avotermayalsoleapoliticalpartydeclarationformtobecomeamemberofapoliticalparty. If a declared voter wishedtochangepartyaliationheorshemustleadeclarationform50days

    before

    the

    primary

    election,

    in order to vote.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinNewJerseyyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbeatleast18yearsofagebythe

    timeofthenextelectionbearesidentofthisStateand

    county at your address at least 30daysbeforethenextelection

    notbeservingasentenceoronparole or probation as the resultof a conviction of any indictableoenseunderthelawsofthisoranother state or of the United States

    Mailing address:NewJerseyDepartmentofLawand Public SafetyDivisionofElectionsPOBOX304Trenton,NJ086250304

    New Mexico

    Registration Deadline

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    28daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Your full socialsecuritynumberisrequired.isregistrationcardcontainingyoursocialsecuritynumberwillbecomepartofthepermanentvoterregistrationrecordsofyourlocality,which are open to inspectionby the public in the office of thecounty clerk. However, your socialsecuritynumberanddateofbirthwillremaincondentialandwillnot be disclosed to the public.Computerizedlistingsoflimitedvoterregistrationinformation(withoutsocialsecuritynumberorbirthdate)areavailabletothegeneralpublic,andarefurnishedupon

    request

    to

    incumbent

    election

    officeholders, candidates, politicalparties,courtsandnonprotorganizationspromotingvoterparticipationandregistration,forpoliticalpurposesonly(1519B,NMSA1978).7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinNewMexicoyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentoftheStateofNew

    Mexicobe18yearsofageatthetimeof

    thenextelectionnothavebeendeniedtheright

    to vote by a court of law by reasonofmentalincapacityand,ifIhave been convicted of a felony, Ihavecompletedallconditionsofprobation or parole, served theentirety of a sentence or have beengrantedapardonbytheGovernor.

    Mailing address:BureauofElections325DonGaspar,Suite300SantaFe,NM87503

    New York

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 25daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Federallawrequiresthat you provide your driverslicensenumbertoregistertovote.If you do not have a drivers licensethen you will have to provide at leasthelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.IfyouhaveneitherpleasewriteNONEontheform.AuniqueidentifyingnumberwillbassignedtoyoubyyourState.7. Choice of Party. Youmustenroll with a party if you wanttovoteinthatpartysprimaryelection or caucus.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinNewYorkyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofthecounty,orof

    theCityofNewYork,atleast30days before an electionbe18yearsoldbyDecember31oftheyearinwhichyoulethisform(Note: Youmustbe18yearsoldbythedateofthegeneral,primary,orotherelectioninwhichyouwanttovote)

    notbeinjailoronparoleforafelony conviction

    notcurrentlybejudgedincompetentbyorderofacourtofcompetentjudicialauthority

    notclaimtherighttovoteelsewhere

    Mailing address:NYSBoardofElections40SteubenStreetAlbany,NY122072108

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    North Carolina

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline Postmarked25daysbeforethe election or received in theelectionsoceordesignatedvoterregistrationagencysiteby5:00p.m.25daysbeforetheelection.6. ID Number. ProvideyourNorthCarolinadriverslicensenumber,orNorthCarolinaDepartmentofMotorVehiclesIDnumber.Ifyou do not have a driver's license,thenlistthelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartytovoteinthatpartysprimaryunlessthatpartyallows unaffiliated voters to voteinitsprimary.Ifyouindicateapoliticalpartythatisnotaqualiedparty, or indicate no party, you willbelistedasUnaliated.8. Race or Ethnic Group. You arerequiredtollinthisbox.However,your application will not be rejectedif you fail to do so. See the list ofchoices under the ApplicationInstructionsforBox8(onpage2).9. Signature. ToregisterinNorthCarolinayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofNorthCarolina

    and the county in which you live forat least 30 days prior to the election

    be18yearsofagebythedayofthenextgeneralelection

    haveyourrightsofcitizenshiprestored if you have been convictedof a felony

    notberegisteredorvoteinanyother county or state

    Mailing address:

    StateBoardofElectionsP.O.Box27255Raleigh,NC276117255

    North Dakota

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    NorthDakotadoesnothavevoterregistration.

    Ohio

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Your social securitynumberisrequested.Providingthisnumberisvoluntary.isinformationallowstheBoardofElectionstoverifyyourregistrationifnecessary(O.R.C.3503.14).[Federallaw requires that you provide yourdriverslicensenumbertoregisterto vote. If you do not have a driverslicense then you will have to provideatleastthelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.IfyoudonthaveeithernumberyouwillhavetowriteNONEontheformandtheStatewillassignyouanumber.]7. Choice of Party. You do notregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection. Party affiliation is establishedbyvotingataprimaryelection.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinOhioyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbe

    aresident

    of

    Ohio

    be18yearsoldonorbefore

    electionday.Ifyouwillbe18onorbeforethedayofthegeneralelection,youmayvoteintheprimaryelectionforcandidatesonly.

    notbeconvictedofafelonyandcurrently incarcerated

    notbefoundincompetentbyacourtforpurposesofvoting

    Mailing address:Secretary of State of OhioElectionsDivision180E.BroadStreet15thFlooColumbus,OH43215

    Oklahoma

    Updated: 10-29-2003

    Registration Deadline 25daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. elastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumberarerequired.(OklahomaTitle26,Section4112)Inaddition,yourOklahomadriverslicensenumberis requested.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinOklahomayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesand a resident of the State ofOklahoma

    be18yearsoldonorbeforethedateofthenextelection

    havenotbeenconvictedofafelony,forwhichaperiodoftimeequaltotheoriginalsentencehasnotexpired,orforwhichyouhavenot been pardoned

    notnowbeunderjudgmentasanincapacitated person, or a partiallyincapacitated person prohibitedfromregisteringtovote

    Mailing address:OklahomaStateElectionBoardBox528800OklahomaCity,OK731528800

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    Oregon

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 21 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Federallawrequiresthat you provide your driverslicensenumbertoregistertovote.If you do not have a drivers licensethen you will have to provide atleastthelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyouhaveneither, you will need to writeNONEontheform.AuniqueidentifyingnumberwillinsteadbeassignedtoyoubyyourState.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinOregonyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofOregonbe

    at

    least

    18

    years

    old

    by

    election day

    Mailing address:Secretary of StateElectionsDivision141StateCapitolSalem,OR973100722

    Pennsylvania

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbeforeanelectionorprimary.6. ID Number. YoumustsupplyaDriver'sLicenseNumber,ifyouhave one. If you do not have aDriver'sLicenseNumber,youmustsupply the lastfourdigitsof your

    socialSecurityNumber.IfyoudonothaveaSocialSecurityNumber,pleasewriteNONEinthebox.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwith a party if you want to take partinthatpartysprimaryelection.8. Race or Ethnic Group.Youarerequestedtollinthisbox.See the list of choices under theApplicationInstructionsforBox8(onpage2).9. Signature. ToregisterinPennsylvaniayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesatleastonemonthbeforethenextelection

    bearesidentofPennsylvaniaandyour election district at least 30days before the election

    beatleast18yearsofageonthedayofthenextelection

    Mailing address:Office of the Secretary oftheCommonwealth210NorthOceBldg.Harrisburg,PA171200029

    Rhode IslandUpdated: 03-28-2008

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. eapplicantshall be required to provide his/her Rhode Island driver's licensenumberiftheapplicanthasbeenissued a current and valid RhodeIsland driver's license. In the caseof an applicant who has not beenissued a current and valid driver'slicensehe/shemustprovidethelastfour(4)digitsofhis/hersocialsecuritynumber.Anapplicant,whohasneither,willbeassignedauniqueidentifyingnumberbytheState of Rhode Island.

    7. Choice of Party. In Rhode Islandapersonmustregisterwithapartyif he/she wishes to take part in thatparty'sprimaryelection.Apersonwhofailstoregisterwithapartyatthetimeofregistrationmay,ifhe/shechooses,registerwithapartyonthedayofthatparty'sprimaryandtakepartinthatparty'sprimaryelection. If a person does notregisterwithaparty,he/shecanstillvoteingeneralelectionsandnonpartisanprimaryelections.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinRhodeIslandyoumust:

    beacitizen

    of

    the

    United

    States

    bearesidentofRhodeIslandfor

    30daysprecedingthenextelectionbe18yearsoldbyelectiondaynotbecurrentlyincarceratedina

    correctional facility due to a felonyconviction

    nothavebeenlawfullyjudgedtobementallyincompetent

    Mailing address:RhodeIslandStateBoardofElections50BranchAve.Providence,RI029042790

    South Carolina

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number.Your full socialsecuritynumberisrequired.Itisrequired by the South CarolinaCodeofLawsandisusedforinternal purposes only. Socialsecuritynumberdoesnotappearon any report produced by theStateElectionCommissionnoris it released to any unauthorized

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    individual. (South Carolina Title75170)7. Choice of Party. You do not havetoregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.

    8. Race or Ethnic Group.You arerequiredtollinthisbox.Yourapplicationmayberejectedifyoufail to do so. See the list of choicesunder the Application InstructionsforBox8(onpage2).9. Signature. ToregisterinSouthCarolinayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbeatleast18yearsoldonor

    beforethenextelectionbe

    aresident

    of

    South

    Carolina,

    your county and precinct

    notbeconnedinanypublicprisonresultingfromaconvictionofacrime

    neverhavebeenconvictedofafelonyoroenseagainsttheelection laws, or if previouslyconvicted, have served your entiresentence,includingprobationorparole, or have received a pardonfor the conviction

    notbeunderacourtorderdeclaringyoumentallyincompetent

    claimtheaddressontheapplicationasyouronlylegalplaceofresidenceandclaimnootherplaceasyourlegalresidenceMailing address:

    StateElectionCommissionP.O.Box5987Columbia,SC292505987

    South Dakota

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline Received15daysbeforetheelection.

    6. ID Number. Your drivers licensenumberisrequested.Ifyoudonothave a valid driver's license, youmustprovidethelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinSouthDakotayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesresideinSouthDakotabe18yearsoldbythenext

    election

    notbe

    currently

    serving

    a

    sentence for a felony convictionwhichincludedimprisonment,served or suspended, in an adultpenitentiarysystem

    nothavebeenadjudgedmentallyincompetentbyacourtMailing address:

    Elections, Secretary of State500E.CapitolPierre,SD575015070

    Tennessee

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Your full socialsecuritynumberisrequired.Socialsecuritynumber,ifany,isrequiredforpurposesofidenticationandtoavoidduplicateregistration(TCA2.2.116).7. Choice of Party.You do nothavetoregisterwithapartyifyouwant to take part in that partysprimaryelection,caucus,orconvention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Optional.

    9. Signature. ToregisterinTennesseeyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofTennesseebeatleast18yearsoldonor

    beforethenextelectionnothavebeenconvictedofafelony, or if convicted, have had

    yourfullrightsofcitizenshiprestored(orhavereceivedapardon

    notbeadjudicatedincompetentbyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction (or have been restoredtolegalcapacity)Mailing address:

    Coordinator of Elections

    TennesseeTower,

    Ninth

    Floor

    312EighthAvenue,NorthNashville,TN37243

    Texas

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Youmust

    provide

    yourdriverslicensenumbertoregistertovote.Ifyoudonothaveadrivers license then you will have toprovideatleastthelastfourdigitsoyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyouhaveneither,pleasewriteNONEontheform.Auniqueidentifyingnumberwillinsteadbeassignedtoyou by your State.7. Choice of Party. You do not havetoregisterwithapartyifyouwanttotakepartinthatpartysprimaryelection, caucus, or convention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinTexasyoumust:

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    bearesidentofthecountyin which the application forregistrationismade

    beatleast17yearsand10monthsold(youmustbe18tovote)

    notbenallyconvictedofafelony, or if a convicted felon,youmusthavefullydischargedyourpunishment,includinganyincarceration, parole, supervision,period of probation or be pardoned.

    havenotbeendeclaredmentallyincompetentbynaljudgmentofacourt of law

    Mailing address:Office of the Secretary of State

    ElectionsDivision

    P.O.Box12060Austin,TX787112060

    Utah

    Updated: 03-28-2008

    Registration Deadline 30 daysbeforetheelectionformailinapplications;15daysbeforetheelection

    for

    walkin

    registrations

    at

    the county clerks office.

    6. ID Number. Yourcompletedvoterregistrationformmustcontain your state issued driver'slicensenumberornonoperatingidenticationnumber.Ifyoudo not have a driver's license ornonoperatingidentication,youmustincludethelastfourdigitsofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyou do not have a driver's licenseoranonoperatingidenticationorasocialsecuritynumber,pleasewrite"NONE"ontheform.AuniqueidentifyingnumberwillbeassignedbytheState.7. Choice of Party. Declaringaparty is not required in order toregistertovote.However,Utah's

    election law allows each politicalpartytochoosewhomitwillallowtovoteinitsprimaryelection.Ifyou do not affiliate with a party,youmayberestrictedfromvotingintheprimary.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinUtahyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStateshaveresidedinUtahfor30days

    immediatelybeforethenextelectionbeatleast18yearsoldonor

    beforethenextelectionnotbeaconvictedfeloncurrently

    incarceratedforcommissionofafelonynotbeconvictedoftreasonorcrimeagainsttheelectivefranchise, unless restored to civilrights

    notbefoundtobementallyincompetentbyacourtoflaw

    Mailing address:OceoftheLieutenantGovernorP.O.Box142325SaltLakeCity,UT84114

    Vermont

    Updated: 07-29-2008

    Registration Deadline Deliveredtothetownclerkbefore5:00PMontheWednesdaybeforetheelection.6. ID Number. YoumustprovideyourVermontDriver'slicensenumber,orifnone,thelast4digitsofyourSocialSecuritynumber.IfyoudonothaveaVermontDriver'slicenseoraSocialSecuritynumber,pleasewriteNONEontheform.eSecretaryofState'socewillassignyouauniqueidentifyingnumber.

    7. Choice of Party. Vermontdoesnotrequirepartyregistrationtoparticipate in any election.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinVermontyoumust:beacitizenoftheUnitedStates

    bearesidentofVermontbe18yearsofageonorbefore

    election dayhavetakenthefollowingOath:

    Yousolemnlyswear(orarm)thatwheneveryougiveyourvoteorsurage,touchinganymatterthatconcernsthestateofVermont,youwilldoitsoasinyour

    conscience

    you

    shall

    judge

    willmostconducetothebestgoodofthesame,asestablishedbythe Constitution, without fear orfavorofanyperson[VotersOath,VermontConstitution,ChapterII,Section42]BysigninginBox9,youareattestingthatyouhaveswornorarmedtheVermontvotersoathas printed above.

    Mailing address:Office of the Secretary of StateDirectorofElections26 Terrace StreetMontpelier,VT056091101

    Virginia

    Updated: 11-30-2011

    Registration Deadline Delivered22 days before the election.

    6. ID Number. Your full socialsecuritynumberisrequired.Yoursocialsecuritynumberwillappearon reports produced only forocialusebyvoterregistrationand election officials and, for juryselection purposes, by courts.

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    Article II, 2, Constitution ofVirginia(1971).7. Choice of Party.You do nothavetoregisterwithapartyifyouwant to take part in that partysprimaryelection,caucus,orconvention.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinVirginiayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofVirginiaandofthe

    precinct in which you want to votebe18yearsoldbythenextMay

    orNovembergeneralelectionnothavebeenconvictedofa

    felony,or

    have

    had

    your

    civil

    rights

    restored

    notcurrentlybedeclaredmentallyincompetentbyacourtoflaw

    Mailing address:VirginiaStateBoardofElections1100BankStreet,1stoorRichmond,VA23219

    Washington

    Updated:-2-20

    Registration Deadline 29daysbefore the election (or deliveredinpersontothelocalvoterregistrationoceuntil 8 daysbeforetheelection).6. ID Number. Youmustprovideyour Washington drivers license orstate ID card number.If you donothaveaWashingtondriver'slicense,or state ID card, youmustprovidethelastfourdigitsofyourSocialSecurityNumber.Failuretoprovidethisinformationmaypreventyourregistrationfrombeingprocessed.7. Choice of Party. You are notrequiredtodesignateyourpartyaliationtoregisterinWashington.

    8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinWashingtonyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbealegalresidentofWashington

    State, your county and precinct for30daysimmediatelyprecedingtheelection in which you want to vote

    beatleast18yearsoldbyelectionday

    notbeconvictedofinfamouscrime,unlessrestoredtocivilrights

    Mailing address:Secretary of State

    Elections DivisionP.O.Box40229Olympia,WA985040229

    West Virginia

    Updated: 09-12-2006

    Registration Deadline 21 daysbefore the election.

    6. ID Number. Enter your driver'slicensenumber.Ifyoudonothaveadriverslicensenumber,enterthelastfournumbersofyoursocialsecuritynumber.Ifyoudonothaveadriver'slicensenumberorasocialsecuritynumber,anidenticationnumberwillbeassignedtoyou.7. Choice of Party. Youmustregisterwith a party if you want to take part

    inthatpartysprimaryelection,caucus, or convention (unless yourequest the ballot of a party whichallowsindependentstovote)8. Race or Ethnic Group. Leaveblank.9. Signature. ToregisterinWestVirginiayoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStates

    liveinWestVirginiaattheaboveaddress

    be18yearsold,ortovoteintheprimarybe17yearsoldandturning18beforethegeneralelection

    notbeunderconviction,probation, or parole for a felony,treason or election bribery

    nothavebeenjudgedmentallyincompetentinacourtofcompetentjurisdictionMailing address:

    Secretary of StateBuilding1,Suite157K1900

    Kanawha

    Blvd.

    East

    Charleston,WV253050770

    Wisconsin

    Updated: 09-12-2006

    Registration Deadline Twenty(20)daysbeforetheelection(orcompletedinthelocalvoterregistrationoceupto5:00pm.1day

    before

    the

    election,

    or

    completedatthepollingplaceonelectionday).

    6. ID Number. Provide your driver'slicensenumber,ifyouhavenocurrent and valid drivers license, thelast4digitsofyoursocialsecuritynumberorDOTissuedIDcardnumber.7. Choice of Party. Notrequired.8. Race or Ethnic Group. Notrequired.

    9. Signature. ToregisterinWisconsinyoumust:

    beacitizenoftheUnitedStatesbearesidentofWisconsinforat

    least 10 daysbe18yearsoldnothavebeenconvictedof

    treason, felony or bribery, or if youhave,yourcivilrightshavebeenrestored

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    nothavebeenfoundbyacourttobeincapableofunderstandingtheobjective of the electoral process

    notmakeorbenetfromabetorwagedependingontheresultofanelection

    nothavevotedatanyotherlocation,ifregisteringonelectiondayMailing address:

    StateElectionsBoard17WestMainStreet,Suite310P.O.Box2973Madison,WI537012973

    Wyoming

    Updated: 03-01-2006

    Wyomingbylaw,cannotacceptthisformunlessStatelawischanged.

    State Instructions