Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Elections
 
Board
State Board of Elections
 
chapter
Voter Registration [1 VAC 20 ‑ 40]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action Proposed Regulation on Voter Photo Identification Document
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 5/12/2014
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5/12/14  9:23 pm
Commenter: Lois Page

Photo ID
 

       Registrars should be encouraged to solicit applicants outside of their offices.
·       Taking the photo and obtaining a signature for the ID should not be limited to registrars or their staff; they should be able to designate persons to do this, such as volunteers.
·       A registered voter should be able to obtain a photo ID at any registrar's office in Virginia, not just in the jurisdiction where they live.
·       Registered voters should be able to apply for a photo ID during all days and hours that the registrar's office is open.
·       A registered voter applying for a photo ID should not be turned away if her name is found in the DMV database.
·       It is important to make provisions for a temporary voter identification document for those who
·       apply close to the next election.  The document form or format must be the same throughout Virginia and provided by the Department of Elections.
·       In general, the process should be simple, accessible, straightforward and non-threatening.

 

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