Action | 2015 Voter Registration Application Regulation and Form Update |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 8/3/2015 |
General comments: I strongly believe it is important to write instructions in a clear, concise manner and write as if you were simply speaking to the reader rather than using bureaucratic language.
Application form instructions:
Instructions section:
1. Currently:
You can apply to register to vote online: elections.virginia.gov/register. Use this form to register to vote in Virginia or report a change in name or address. If you are already registered with your current name and address, you do not need to re-register. You are not offcially registered to vote until this application is approved. You should receive confirmation of your voter registration status in the mail. If you do not receive confirmation within thirty (30) days after submitting this form or have questions, please contact your local voter registration offce or the Virginia Department of Elections toll free (800) 522-9745 • TTY 711. You may check your voter registration status online at vote.virginia.gov.
Recommended:
You can apply to register to vote in Virginia or report a change in name or address either online at www.elections.virginia.gov/register or by using this form. If you are already registered with your current name and address, you do not need to re-register. You are not registered to vote until this application is approved. You should receive confirmation of your voter registration status in the mail within 30 days. If you do not, or if you have questions, contact your local voter registration office or the Virginia Department of Elections toll free (800) 522-9745 • TTY 711. You may check your voter registration status online at www.vote.virginia.gov.
Notes:
2. Currently:
Attention: Overseas citizens, uniformed service voters, qualifying spouses and dependents: those individuals may register and request absentee ballots using a single federal form, the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), available at www.fvap.gov.
Recommended:
Attention: Overseas citizens, uniformed service voters, and qualifying spouses and dependents may register and request absentee ballots using a federal form, the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), available at www.fvap.gov.
Notes:
3. Currently:
WARNING: INTENTIONALLY VOTING MORE THAN ONCE IN AN ELECTION OR MAKING A MATERIALLY FALSE STATEMENT ON THIS FORM CONSTITUTES THE CRIME OF ELECTION FRAUD, WHICH IS PUNISHABLE UNDER VIRGINIA LAW AS A FELONY. VIOLATORS MAY BE SENTENCED TO UP TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON, OR UP TO 12 MONTHS IN JAIL AND/OR FINED UP TO $2,500
Recommended:
Warning: Intentionally voting more than once in an election or making a materially false statement on this form constitutes the crime of election fraud, which is punishable under Virginia law as a felony. Violators may be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, or up to 12 months in jail and/or fined up to $2,500
Address Requirements:
1. Currently:
All applicants must provide a street address/description of their physical dwelling place for residence address in Box 2. If that address is not serviced by the U.S. Postal Service, the applicant is authorized to list a mailing address. Overseas citizens, uniformed service voters, qualifying spouses and dependents may also list a mailing address. No other applicant may include a mailing address unless the applicant qualifies as a protected voter. See below. A qualified protected voter is required to list a post office box within Virginia as a mailing address in Box 2, please see below.
Recommended:
You must provide a street address or, in the absence of an address, a description of your physical dwelling place, for residence address in Box 2. If your residence is not serviced by the U.S. Postal Service, then you are authorized to also list a mailing address. Overseas citizens, uniformed service voters, and qualifying spouses and dependents may list a mailing address. Otherwise, you may only include a non-resident mailing address Box 2 if you qualify for protected voter status, and list a post office box within Virginia. Please see below.
Comments:
(To be continued!)