Section 70. Duty to request assistance and to notify voters of denial of applications for voter registration or absentee ballots.  


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  • A. A general registrar experiencing difficulty processing applications for voter registration or absentee ballots in a timely manner should immediately notify the secretary to request staff support to assure compliance with federal and state laws.

    B. A general registrar should provide applicants with specific reasons whenever their voter registration or absentee applications are denied. The board shall automate the notice process through standard correspondence and the statewide voter registration system.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 28, Issue 06, eff. November 1, 2011.

Statutory Authority

§ 24.2-103 of the Code of Virginia.