2. Voter Registration 101 Things to Know when Conducting a Voter Registration Drive Prepared by the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office

3. How Can Iowans Register to Vote? Mail paper applications to appropriate county auditor or to Secretary of State Register in-person at county auditor’s office Register when applying for or renewing drivers’ license. Register on-line (coming January 2016) September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 2

4. Paper Registration Forms Ensure you have current VR forms (revised 4/9/14) Guide registrant to complete all required sections of form Review voter qualifications and disqualifications Ensure the form is legible Ensure form is signed and dated Mail or deliver to county auditor »[§48A.8] September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 3

5. Returning VR Forms Deliver or mail the forms to the Secretary of State or county auditor immediately –Pre-registration postmark deadline is 15 days before next election –Pre-registration receipt deadline is 5:00 p.m. on the last day to register to vote for that election Failure to return completed VR forms is an election offense September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 4

6. Can VR Forms be reproduced? YES! Any person may print and reproduce mail-in VR applications Must be substantially identical to those available from Iowa Secretary of State May be pre-addressed to a particular county commissioner on reverse side May contain postage September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 5

7. Federal Mail VR Form Use when state form not available Acceptable if: –All required information is provided –Signed by registrant –Form received on time by county auditor September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State

8. Required Information to be completed on VR Form Registrant’s name and signature Residential address, including county Mailing address if different Driver’s license number (required if registrant has a current DL) or last 4 of SSN Date of birth Sex of registrant Date application is signed September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 7

9. Determining Voting Residence Person’s home or dwelling Not a commercial or industrial building Temporary resident in another precinct or state does not forfeit Iowa / precinct residency Move to another precinct or state does forfeit Iowa / precinct residency §48A.5A September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 8

10. Determining Residence (cont.) Students can choose school or parental or former residence for registration Active member of the armed services can choose to register in Iowa or where stationed Homeless – where person usually sleeps Residence assumed valid, but can be challenged by another registered voter September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 9

11. Optional Information for VR Applicant Residential Telephone Number Last 4 Digits of Social Security number Political Party Affiliation Ward, precinct or school district Address of prior registration September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 10

12. Qualifications to Register to Vote Citizen of United States Iowa resident Be at least 18 years of age –Can register at 17 ½, but registration is inactive until registrant reaches age 18 Not claim a right to vote in more than one place §48A.5(2) September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 11

13. Disqualified Electors Persons convicted of a felony; rights have not been restored –Governor’s Office 515-281-3502 Person declared in a court proceeding to be mentally incompetent to vote Person holding power of attorney cannot register for that person September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 12

14. What if registrant moves? Registered voter moves to a new residence, either in Iowa or outside of Iowa, and does not meet voter requirements of new residence –May vote at former Iowa precinct until voter requirement met at new residence; –If registrant fails to register at new residence after becoming eligible, is not entitled to vote at former precinct in Iowa §48A.5(3) September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 13

15. Voter Registration Deadlines Primary & General Elections – 5:00 p.m. 10 days before election All other elections – 5:00 p.m. 11 days before election Auditors’ office open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on day registration closes for regularly scheduled election §48A.9 September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 14

16. Acknowledgement sent to Registrant Sent by nonforwardable mail within 7 working days Includes all district information: –Precinct –House, Senate and Congressional District –City/Township –School District –Area Community College District –Polling Location September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 15

17. When a Registrant Needs to Reapply When person moves to a different county When person’s right to vote restored by the Governor September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 16

18. Inform Eligible Voters Where to Register in Person Auditor’s office in the county where registrant lives DOT driver’s license stations County treasurer’s office when applying for driver’s license State voter registration agency §48A.7 September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 17

19. Compensation for VR Assistance May pay, offer to pay or accept compensation for assisting to complete VR Compensation must be based only on time spent providing assistance, not # of forms Does not apply to two state political parties §48A.25 September 2015Prepared in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State 18

20. For more information: Office of the Secretary of State 515-281-0145 sos@sos.iowa.gov OR Your local county auditor sos@sos.iowa.gov