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NV Rev Stat § 293.3075 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.3075 - Requirements for casting ballots at vote centers.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.283 and 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive, upon the appearance of a person to cast a ballot at a polling place established pursuant to NRS 293.3072, the election board officer shall:  (a) Determine that the person is a registered voter in the county and has not already voted in that county in the current election;  (b) Instruct the voter to sign the roster or a signature card; and  (c) Verify the signature of the voter in the manner set forth in NRS 293.277.  2. If the signature of the voter does not match, the voter must be identified by:  (a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote;  (b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, with other personal data which verifies the identity of the voter; or  (c) Providing the election board officer with proof of identification as described in NRS 293.277 other than the voter registration card issued to the voter.   3. If the signature of the voter has changed in comparison to the signature on the application to register to vote, the voter must update his or her signature on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State.  4. The county clerk shall prescribe a procedure, approved by the Secretary of State, to verify that the voter has not already voted in that county in the current election.  5. When a voter is entitled to cast a ballot and has identified himself or herself to the satisfaction of the election board officer, the voter is entitled to receive the appropriate ballot or ballots, but only for his or her own use at the polling place where he or she applies to vote.  6. If the ballot is voted on a mechanical recording device which directly records the votes electronically, the election board officer shall:  (a) Prepare the mechanical voting device for the voter;  (b) Ensure that the voter’s precinct or voting district and the form of the ballot are indicated on the voting receipt, if the county clerk uses voting receipts; and  (c) Allow the voter to cast a vote.  7. A voter applying to vote at a polling place established pursuant to NRS 293.3072 may be challenged pursuant to NRS 293.303.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 4051)
NV Rev Stat § 293.3078 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.3078 - "Provisional ballot" defined.

As used in NRS 293.3078 to 293.3086, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:  1. "Provisional ballot" means a provisional ballot cast by a person pursuant to NRS 293.3078 to 293.3086, inclusive.  2. The term does not include a provisional ballot cast by a person pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 4057)
NV Rev Stat § 293.3079 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.3079 - Provisional ballot must include all offices, candidates and measures.

If a person casts a provisional ballot pursuant to NRS 293.3078 to 293.3086, inclusive, the provisional ballot must include all offices, candidates and measures upon which the person would have been entitled to vote if the person had cast a regular ballot.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 4057)
NV Rev Stat § 293.3081 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.3081 - Casting of provisional ballot: General conditions; declaration or application.

A person at a polling place may cast a provisional ballot in an election pursuant to NRS 293.3078 to 293.3086, inclusive, if the person complies with the applicable provisions of NRS 293.3082 and:  1. Declares that he or she has registered to vote and is eligible to vote at that election in that jurisdiction, but his or her name does not appear on a voter registration list as a voter eligible to vote in that election in that jurisdiction or an election official asserts that the person is not eligible to vote in that election in that jurisdiction;  2. Applies by mail or computer, on or after January 1, 2003, to register to vote and has not previously voted in an election for federal office in this State and fails to provide the identification required pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 293.2725 to the election board officer at the polling place; or  3. Declares that he or she is entitled to vote after the polling place would normally close as a result of a court order or other order extending the time established for the closing of polls pursuant to a law of this State in effect 10 days before the date of the election.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2169; A 2011, 2088; 2019, 4076)
NV Rev Stat § 293.3083 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.3083 - Casting of ballot by mail; treatment as provisional ballot under certain circumstances.

A person may cast a ballot by mail, which must be treated as a provisional ballot by the county or city clerk if the person:  1. Applies by mail or computer to register to vote and has not previously voted in an election for federal office in this State;   2. Fails to provide the identification required pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 293.2725 to the county or city clerk at the time that the person mails the ballot; and  3. Completes the written affirmation set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 293.3082.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2171; A 2011, 2088; 2019, 4077)
NV Rev Stat § 293.3084 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.3084 - County and city clerks to establish certain procedures relating to provisional ballots.

Each county and city clerk shall establish procedures to:  1. Keep each provisional ballot cast pursuant to NRS 293.3081 or 293.3083 separate from other ballots until it has been determined whether or not the voter was registered and eligible to vote in the election in that jurisdiction;  2. Keep each provisional ballot cast pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 293.3081 separate from all other provisional ballots; and  3. Inform a person whose name does not appear on a voter registration list as an eligible voter for a polling place or who an election official asserts is not eligible to vote at the polling place of the ability of the person to cast a provisional ballot.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2172)
NV Rev Stat § 293.3085 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.3085 - Canvass and counting of provisional ballots.

  1. Following each election, a canvass of the provisional ballots cast in the election must be conducted pursuant to NRS 293.387 and, if appropriate, pursuant to NRS 293C.387.  2. The county and city clerk shall not:  (a) Include any provisional ballot in the unofficial results reported on election night; or  (b) Open any envelope containing a provisional ballot before 8 a.m. on the Wednesday following election day.  3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a provisional ballot must be counted if:  (a) The county or city clerk determines that the person who cast the provisional ballot was registered to vote in the election, eligible to vote in the election and issued the appropriate ballot for the address at which the person resides;   (b) A voter who failed to provide required identification at the polling place or with his or her mailed ballot provides the required identification to the county or city clerk not later than 5 p.m. on the Friday following election day; or   (c) A court order has not been issued by 5 p.m. on the Friday following election day directing that provisional ballots cast pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 293.3081 not be counted, and the provisional ballot was cast pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 293.3081.  4. A provisional ballot must not be counted if the county or city clerk determines that the person who cast the provisional ballot cast the wrong ballot for the address at which the person resides.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2172)
NV Rev Stat § 293.3086 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.3086 - Free access system to provide information to voter casting provisional ballot.

  1. The Secretary of State shall establish a free access system such as a toll-free telephone number or an Internet website to inform a person who cast a provisional ballot whether the person’s vote was counted and, if the vote was not counted, the reason why the vote was not counted.  2. The free access system must ensure secrecy of the ballot while protecting the confidentiality and integrity of personal information contained therein.  3. Access to information concerning a provisional ballot must be restricted to the person who cast the provisional ballot.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2172)
NV Rev Stat § 293.3088 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.3088 - "Sufficient written notice" defined.

As used in NRS 293.3088 to 293.340, inclusive, "sufficient written notice" means a:  1. Written request for an absent ballot which is signed by the registered voter and returned to the county clerk in person or by mail or approved electronic transmission;  2. Form prescribed by the Secretary of State which is completed and signed by the registered voter and returned to the county clerk in person or by mail or approved electronic transmission; or  3. Form provided by the Federal Government.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1359; A 2020, 32nd Special Session, 34)
NV Rev Stat § 293.309 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.309 - Absent ballots: Preparation; reasonable accommodations for use by persons who are elderly or disabled; time for distribution; mootness of untimely legal actions which would prevent distribution.

  1. The county clerk of each county shall prepare an absent ballot for the use of registered voters who have requested absent ballots. The county clerk shall make reasonable accommodations for the use of the absent ballot by a person who is elderly or disabled, including, without limitation, by providing, upon request, the absent ballot in 12-point type to a person who is elderly or disabled.  2. The ballot must be prepared and ready for distribution to:  (a) Each registered voter who:  (1) Resides within the State, not later than 20 days before the election in which it is to be used; and  (2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), resides outside the State, not later than 40 days before a primary or general election, if possible.   (b) Each covered voter who is entitled to have a military-overseas ballot transmitted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 293D of NRS or the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C. §§ 20301 et seq., not later than the time required by those provisions.  3. Any untimely legal action which would prevent the ballot from being distributed to any voter pursuant to subsection 2 is moot and of no effect.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 433; A 1975, 374; 1987, 341; 1991, 2220; 1995, 2624; 1997, 3455; 1999, 2156; 2001, 1434; 2011, 3070; 2017, 3331; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 35)
NV Rev Stat § 293.3095 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.3095 - Distribution of forms to request absent ballots.

  1. A person who, during the 6 months immediately preceding an election, distributes to more than a total of 500 registered voters a form to request an absent ballot for the election shall:  (a) Distribute the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, which must, in 14-point type or larger at the top of the first page of the form:  (1) Identify the person who is distributing the form; and  (2) Include the following notice stating, with the first sentence of the notice in bold type:  This is not an official elections notice from the Secretary of State or your county or city clerk. This is a form to request an absent ballot that you may submit to your county or city clerk if you want to vote by absent ballot. However, even if you want to vote by absent ballot, you do not need to submit this form if you have already requested an absent ballot for this election year or are already entitled to receive an absent ballot for all elections.  (b) Not later than 28 days before distributing such a form, provide to the county clerk of each county to which a form will be distributed written notification of the approximate number of forms to be distributed to voters in the county and of the first date on which the forms will be distributed;  (c) Not return or offer to return to a county clerk a form that was mailed to a registered voter pursuant to this subsection; and  (d) Not mail such a form later than 35 days before the election.  2. The provisions of this section do not authorize a person to vote by absent ballot if the person is not otherwise eligible to vote by absent ballot.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2147; A 2001, 2025, 2949; 2003, 149, 152; 2019, 1661, 4077)
NV Rev Stat § 293.310 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.310 - Request and receipt of absent ballot allows voting only by absent ballot; exception; county clerk to notify election board if absent ballot issued.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.330 and chapter 293D of NRS, a registered voter who requests and receives an absent ballot may vote only by absent ballot at the election for which the absent ballot was issued.  2. If a registered voter has requested an absent ballot and the absent ballot has been mailed or issued, the county clerk shall notify the appropriate election board that the registered voter has requested an absent ballot.  (Added to NRS by 1960, 256; A 1967, 849; 1977, 245; 1987, 342; 1993, 2184; 1995, 2625; 1997, 3455; 2011, 1923; 2015, 3155; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 35)
NV Rev Stat § 293.313 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.313 - General procedure to request absent ballot; elections to which request applies; fraud or coercion in obtaining absent ballot prohibited; penalty.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.272, 293.316, 293.3165 and 293.502, a registered voter may request an absent ballot if, before 5 p.m. on the 14th calendar day preceding the election, the registered voter:   (a) Provides sufficient written notice to the county clerk; and  (b) Has identified himself or herself to the satisfaction of the county clerk.  2. A registered voter may request an absent ballot for all elections held during the year he or she requests an absent ballot.  3. A county clerk shall consider a request from a voter who has given sufficient written notice on a form provided by the Federal Government as a request for an absent ballot for the primary and general elections immediately following the date on which the county clerk received the request.  4. It is unlawful for a person fraudulently to request an absent ballot in the name of another person or to induce or coerce another person fraudulently to request an absent ballot in the name of another person. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.  (Added to NRS by 1960, 256; A 1971, 443; 1973, 894; 1975, 527; 1987, 342, 1370; 1991, 2220; 1993, 2184; 1995, 1265; 1997, 230, 3456; 2001, 2950; 2003, 1649, 2177; 2011, 3070; 2017, 1359; 2019, 4078; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 35)
NV Rev Stat § 293.315 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.315 - Request for absent ballot available for public inspection; immunity of county clerk for allowing such inspection.

  1. Every request for an absent ballot must be made available for public inspection.  2. A county clerk who allows a person to copy information from an application for an absent ballot is immune from any civil or criminal liability for any damage caused by the distribution of that information, unless the county clerk knowingly and willingly allows a person who intends to use the information to further an unlawful act to copy such information.  (Added to NRS by 1960, 256; A 1961, 289; 1967, 849; 1987, 342; 1989, 2166; 1993, 2185; 2001, 2950; 2017, 1360)
NV Rev Stat § 293.3165 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.3165 - Specialized procedure to request absent ballot for all elections at which registered voter is eligible to vote; requirements for issuing, voting and returning such absent ballot.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a registered voter who provides sufficient written notice to the county clerk may request that the registered voter receive an absent ballot for all elections at which the registered voter is eligible to vote. The written notice is effective for all elections that are conducted after the registered voter provides the written notice to the county clerk, except that the written notice is not effective for the next ensuing election unless the written notice is provided to the county clerk before the time has elapsed for requesting an absent ballot for the election pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 293.313.  2. Except as otherwise provided in this section or for an affected election that is subject to the provisions of NRS 293.8801 to 293.8887, inclusive, upon receipt of the written notice provided by the registered voter pursuant to subsection 1, the county clerk shall:  (a) Issue an absent ballot to the registered voter for each primary election, general election and special election, other than a special city election, that is conducted after the written notice is effective pursuant to subsection 1.  (b) Inform the applicable city clerk of receipt of the written notice provided by the registered voter. Upon being informed of the written notice by the county clerk, the city clerk shall issue an absent ballot for each primary city election, general city election and special city election that is conducted after the written notice is effective pursuant to subsection 1.  3. The county clerk must not mail an absent ballot requested by a registered voter pursuant to subsection 1 if, after the request is submitted:  (a) The registered voter is designated inactive pursuant to NRS 293.530;  (b) The county clerk cancels the registration of the person pursuant to NRS 293.527, 293.530, 293.535 or 293.540; or  (c) An absent ballot is returned to the county clerk as undeliverable, unless the registered voter has submitted a new request pursuant to subsection 1.  4. The procedure authorized pursuant to this section is subject to all other provisions of this chapter relating to voting by absent ballot to the extent that those provisions are not inconsistent with the provisions of this section.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2146; A 2015, 1147; 2017, 1361; 2019, 4078; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 37)
NV Rev Stat § 293.317 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.317 - Procedure for timely returning absent ballot; treatment of absent ballot when postmark cannot be determined.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, subsection 2 of NRS 293.323 and NRS 293D.200, absent ballots, including special absent ballots, must be:  (a) Delivered by hand to the county clerk before the time set for closing of the polls pursuant to NRS 293.273; or  (b) Mailed to the county clerk and:  (1) Postmarked on or before the day of election; and  (2) Received by the county clerk not later than 5 p.m. on the seventh day following the election.  2. If an absent ballot is received by mail not later than 5 p.m. on the third day following the election and the date of the postmark cannot be determined, the absent ballot shall be deemed to have been postmarked on or before the day of the election.  (Added to NRS by 1960, 256; A 1987, 343; 2001, 1951; 2009, 357; 2019, 4079; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 38)
NV Rev Stat § 293.320 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.320 - County clerk to determine if person requesting absent ballot is registered voter.

The county clerk shall determine before issuing an absent ballot that the person who requested the absent ballot is a registered voter in the proper county.  (Added to NRS by 1960, 256; A 1965, 669; 1987, 343; 1993, 2186; 1995, 2267; 1997, 3457; 2003, 2177; 2009, 357; 2011, 1923; 2017, 1362)
NV Rev Stat § 293.323 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.323 - Delivery of absent ballot and voting supplies; return of absent ballot; recordation of certain information by county clerk; regulations.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and chapter 293D of NRS or for an affected election that is subject to the provisions of NRS 293.8801 to 293.8887, inclusive, if the request for an absent ballot is made by mail or approved electronic transmission, the county clerk shall, as soon as the absent ballot for the precinct or district in which the absent voter resides has been prepared pursuant to NRS 293.309, send to the voter by first-class mail, or by any class of mail if the Official Election Mail logo or an equivalent logo or mark created by the United States Postal Service is properly placed on the absent ballot:  (a) An absent ballot;  (b) A return envelope;  (c) An envelope or similar device into which the absent ballot is inserted to ensure its secrecy;  (d) An identification envelope, if applicable; and  (e) Instructions.  2. If the county clerk fails to send an absent ballot pursuant to subsection 1 to an absent voter who resides within the continental United States, the county clerk may use approved electronic transmission to send an absent ballot and instructions to the voter. The voter may mail or deliver the absent ballot to the county clerk in a manner authorized by law or submit the absent ballot by approved electronic transmission.  3. The return envelope sent pursuant to subsection 1 must include postage prepaid by first-class mail if the absent voter is within the boundaries of the United States, its territories or possessions or on a military base.  4. Nothing may be enclosed or sent with an absent ballot except as required by subsection 1 or 2 and chapter 293D of NRS.  5. Before depositing an absent ballot in the mail or sending an absent ballot by approved electronic transmission, the county clerk shall record:  (a) The date the absent ballot is issued;  (b) The name of the absent voter to whom the absent ballot is issued, his or her precinct or district and his or her political affiliation, if any, unless all the offices on the absent ballot are nonpartisan offices;  (c) The number of the absent ballot; and   (d) Any remarks the county clerk finds appropriate.  6. The Secretary of State shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of subsection 2.  (Added to NRS by 1960, 256; A 1961, 289; 1975, 1531; 1985, 1094; 1987, 343; 1997, 760, 3457; 2001, 2026; 2003, 149; 2007, 1155, 2590; 2009, 357; 2011, 1923; 2017, 1362; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 38)
NV Rev Stat § 293.329 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 293 - Elections|NRS 293.329 - Unlawful to mark and sign absent ballot on behalf of voter or assist voter to mark and sign absent ballot; exceptions.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 293.316, a person shall not mark and sign an absent ballot on behalf of an absent voter or assist an absent voter to mark and sign an absent ballot pursuant to NRS 293.3088 to 293.340, inclusive.  2. At the direction of an absent voter who has a physical disability, is at least 65 years of age or is unable to read or write, a person may mark and sign an absent ballot on behalf of the voter or assist the voter to mark and sign an absent ballot pursuant to this section.  3. If a person marks and signs an absent ballot on behalf of an absent voter pursuant to this section, the person must:  (a) Indicate next to his or her signature that the absent ballot has been marked and signed on behalf of the voter; and  (b) Submit a written statement with the absent ballot that includes the name, address and signature of the person.  4. If a person assists an absent voter to mark and sign an absent ballot pursuant to this section, the person or the voter must submit a written statement with the absent ballot that includes the name, address and signature of the person who provided the assistance.  (Added to NRS by 2020, 32nd Special Session, 33)