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25 PA Cons Stat § 1324 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 13 - Voter Registration|Section 1324 - Application by mail

§ 1324. Application by mail. (a) General rule.--An application to register to vote or to change party enrollment or name or address on a current registration may be submitted by voter registration mail application in the manner set forth in this section. An application may be submitted by mail or by representative to the commission on an official mail registration application, the form of which shall be determined and prescribed by the secretary or the Federal Election Commission pursuant to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-31, 42 U.S.C. § 1973gg et seq.). The applicant must complete the information required on the registration application and sign the registration declaration.  (b) Time.--Registration under this section may be made at any time. If a registration application is received by a commission beyond the deadline for registration provided in section 1326 (relating to time), the application shall be retained by the commission until the beginning of the next period during which registration can be made.  (c) Military electors.-- (1) A military elector may apply at any time for registration on an official registration application or any form prescribed by the Federal Government for such purpose.  (2) The status of a military elector to register under this section with respect to residence shall remain as the same home residence status from which the military elector is qualified to register. If, at the time of leaving that home address, the military elector had not resided in this Commonwealth or in a particular election district for a sufficient time to have been entitled to be registered but, by continued residence, would have become entitled to be registered, the military elector shall be entitled to be registered at the time the military elector would have been entitled to register had the military elector not left that home address but continued to reside there.  (3) The commission is authorized to consider a request for an absentee ballot as a request for an official registration application and to forward to the requester all of the following:  (i) An absentee ballot and balloting material. (ii) An official registration application. (4) The military elector must complete and file these documents in accordance with the applicable provisions of the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code.  (5) The right to be registered pursuant to this subsection shall not be subject to challenge for any reason other than failure to have furnished the commission a properly completed registration application.    References in Text. Section 1326, which is referred to in this section, is repealed.  Cross References. Section 1324 is referred to in sections 1321, 1327, 1406, 1503 of this title.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1328.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 13 - Voter Registration|Section 1328.1 - SURE registration number

§ 1328.1. SURE registration number.  Each registered elector shall be assigned a single and unique SURE registration number in accordance with sections 1328 (relating to approval of registration applications) and 1514 (relating to conversion of registration records). Once assigned, a SURE registration number shall not be changed, modified or altered.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1329 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 13 - Voter Registration|Section 1329 - Challenges

§ 1329. Challenges.   (a) Standing.--An individual claiming the right to be registered may be challenged by a commissioner, registrar or clerk or by a qualified elector of the municipality.  (b) Complaint.--To make a challenge, a complainant must file a challenge affidavit in a form prescribed by the secretary containing the following information: (1) Name of challenged individual. (2) Address of challenged individual. (3) Name of complainant. (4) Address of complainant. (5) Date of affidavit. (6) Reason for challenge.  (c) Response.--An individual who is challenged must respond to the challenge affidavit as set forth in subsection (b) in a written statement sworn or affirmed by the individual. The challenged individual must produce such other evidence as may be required to satisfy the registrar or commissioner as to the individual's qualifications as a qualified elector.  (d) Resolution.--If the challenged individual establishes to the satisfaction of the commission the right to be registered as required by this part, the challenged individual shall be registered. If the challenged individual does not establish to the satisfaction of the commission the right to be registered as provided in this part, the challenged individual's registration, if any, shall be canceled, and the commission shall promptly update information contained in its registration records.    Cross References. Section 1329 is referred to in section 1328 of this title.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1403 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 14 - Records|Section 1403 - Street lists

§ 1403. Street lists.   (a) Preparation.--Commencing not later than the 15th day prior to each election, each commission shall prepare for each election district a list of the names and addresses of all registered electors as of that date resident in the district. The list may not include the digitized or electronic signature of a registered elector. The list shall be arranged in one of the following manners: (1) By streets and house numbers. (2) Alphabetically by last name of each registered elector. (3) In a manner whereby the location of the elector's residence can be identified.  (b) Copies.--The commission shall retain two copies of the list under subsection (a) on file at its office and forward one copy of the list under subsection (a) to the department. These copies shall be available for public inspection during business hours, subject to reasonable safeguards and regulations.  (c) Distribution.--The department and each commission shall distribute the list under subsection (a) upon request as follows: (1) To officials concerned with the conduct of elections. (2) To political parties and political bodies. (3) To candidates.  (d) Organizations.--The commission may, for a reasonable fee, distribute the list under subsection (a) to organized bodies of citizens.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1404 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 14 - Records|Section 1404 - Public information lists

§ 1404. Public information lists.   (a) Establishment.--  (1) A commission shall provide for computer inquiries concerning individual registered electors. With respect to each registered elector who is the subject of an inquiry, the information provided shall contain the name, address, date of birth and voting history. Upon request, the commission shall supply a printed record for each such elector subject to the provisions of this part. In addition, the commission may make available for inspection a printed or computerized public information list containing the name, address, date of birth and voting history of each registered elector in the county. (2) The list may also include information on voting districts. (3) The list may not contain the digitized or electronic signature or SURE registration number of the registered elector.  (b) Access.--  (1) The secretary may promulgate reasonable regulations governing access to the list. (2) No individual inspecting the list may tamper with or alter it. (3) No individual who inspects the list or who acquires names of registered electors from the list may use information contained in the list for purposes unrelated to elections, political activities or law enforcement. Before inspecting the list or obtaining names of registered electors or other information from the list, the individual must provide identification to the public official having custody of the public information list and must state in writing that any information obtained from the list will not be used for purposes unrelated to elections, political activities or law enforcement.  (c) Copies.--  (1) The commission shall provide paper copies of the public information lists and may provide copies in some other form to any registered elector in this Commonwealth within ten days of receiving a written request accompanied by payment of the cost of reproduction and postage. The cost of the copies shall be determined by the office providing copies. (2) An individual who inspects or acquires a copy of a public information list may not use any information contained in it for purposes unrelated to elections, political activities or law enforcement.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1405 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 14 - Records|Section 1405 - Retention of records

§ 1405. Retention of records.   (a) Computer lists.--Each commission shall preserve district registers for at least five years in the manner, form and time frame established by the department.  (b) Records.--  (1) The department and each commission shall preserve for two years and shall make available for public inspection and, where available, photocopying at a reasonable cost all records concerning the implementation of programs and activities conducted for the purposes of ensuring the accuracy and currency of official lists of registered electors except to the extent that the records relate to a declination to register to vote or to the identity of a voter registration agency through which any particular qualified elector is registered. (2) The records preserved under paragraph (1) shall include lists of the names and addresses of all electors to whom notices described in section 1501 (relating to removal notices) are sent and information concerning whether or not the individual has responded to the notice as of the date that inspection of the record is made.  (c) Original and existing records.--After a commission is connected to the SURE system, the registration cards and applications utilized under this part, under the act of June 30, 1995 (P.L.170, No.25), known as the Pennsylvania Voter Registration Act, under the former act of March 30, 1937 (P.L.115, No.40), known as The First Class City Permanent Registration Act, or under the former act of April 29, 1937 (P.L.487, No.115), known as The Permanent Registration Act for Cities of the Second Class, Cities of the Second Class A, Cities of the Third Class, Boroughs, Towns, and Townships, shall be placed in alphabetical order by last name of the registered elector, indexed and kept at the office of the commission in a manner as to be properly safeguarded. They may not be removed from the office of the commission except upon order of a court of record. The commission shall safely retain all registration cards used in the registration of registered electors in accordance with regulations promulgated by the department.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1406 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 14 - Records|Section 1406 - Reports

§ 1406. Reports.   (a) Commission.--By March 1, a commission shall submit to the secretary an annual report setting forth the number of electors registered under sections 1322 (relating to in-person voter registration), 1323 (relating to application with driver's license application), 1324 (relating to application by mail) and 1325 (relating to government agencies). The report shall specify the number of electors whose registration has been canceled under Chapter 15 (relating to changes in records) and any other information required by the secretary.  (b) Secretary.--The secretary shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly by June 30 assessing the impact of this part on the administration of elections during the preceding year and including recommendations for improvements to procedures, forms and other matters affected by this part.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1502 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 15 - Changes in Records|Section 1502 - Transfer of registration

§ 1502. Transfer of registration.   (a) General rule.--Upon timely receipt of notification of removal under section 1501(b) (relating to removal notices), the commission shall proceed as follows: (1) The signature on the notification document shall be compared with the signature of the registered elector as it appears on file with the commission. (2) If the signature appears authentic, the commission shall enter the change of residence on the registered elector's registration records. (3) If a request for transfer which is determined to be authentic under paragraph (2) shows a removal within the period of 30 days preceding an election, the commission, after such election, shall enter the change of residence on the registered elector's registration record. The commission shall advise the registered elector promptly in writing of its action. (4) When a registered elector has filed with a commission a notice that the elector has moved from the county to another county, if the signature appears authentic the commission shall enter the change of residence on the elector's registration records, cancel the registration of the elector and notify the commission of the elector's new county of residence to register the elector. Upon receipt of the transfer notice, the commission of the elector's new county of residence shall immediately process the transfer of the elector in accordance with section 1328 (relating to approval of registration applications). (5) If a request for transfer which is determined to be authentic under paragraph (4) shows a removal within the period of 30 days preceding an election, the commission, after such election, shall enter the change of residence on the elector's registration records, cancel the registration of the elector and notify the commission of the elector's new county of residence to register the elector. Upon receipt of the transfer notice, the commission of the elector's new county of residence shall immediately process the transfer of the elector in accordance with section 1328. (6) A commission shall promptly update information contained in its registration records.  (b) Electors unable to write.--A registered elector who is unable to sign the notification document may affix a mark to the notification document. The mark must be affixed in the presence of a witness who must sign the notification document.    Cross References. Section 1502 is referred to in sections 1301, 1501 of this title.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1503 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 15 - Changes in Records|Section 1503 - Change of enrollment of political party

§ 1503. Change of enrollment of political party.  By the deadline for registration, a registered elector who desires to change the enrollment of political designation or who, although registered, has not previously enrolled as a member of a party may appear before a commissioner, registrar or clerk or may submit an application by mail under section 1324 (relating to application by mail) and state in a signed writing the political party in which the registered elector desires to be enrolled. If the signature of the elector is verified by comparison with the registered elector's signature as it appears on file with the commission, the commissioner, registrar or clerk shall make the change in its registration records. If supported by other evidence of identity, a mark may be made in lieu of a signature by a registered elector who is unable to write. The mark must be made in the presence of a witness who must sign the registration application.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1504 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 15 - Changes in Records|Section 1504 - Disability

§ 1504. Disability.   (a) Eligibility.--If a registered elector by reason of blindness, disability or inability to read or write is unable to read the names on the ballot or on the voting machine labels or is unable to see or mark the ballot or operate the voting machine or to enter the voting compartment or voting machine booth without assistance, the following apply: (1) The elector may, at least ten days prior to the next election, personally make application to the commission or a registrar or a clerk. (2) The application must request the entry of the exact nature of the disability on the elector's registration card. (3) The commission shall make the entry as appropriate. (4) If the disability is not entered on the registration card, the elector may receive assistance if the elector completes a declaration in the polling place. (5) Following the election, the commission shall examine declarations completed under this section and shall update the elector's voter registration card to reflect the need for assistance and the nature of the disability.  (b) Termination.--If the commission ascertains that a registered elector who has declared need for assistance is no longer in need of assistance, it shall cancel on the registration record the entry relating to illiteracy or disability which authorized assistance. The commission shall notify the elector by mail of its action.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1505 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 15 - Changes in Records|Section 1505 - Death of registrant

§ 1505. Death of registrant.   (a) Department of Health.--A commission shall cancel the registration of a registered elector reported dead by the Department of Health. The Department of Health shall, within 60 days of receiving notice of the death of an individual 18 years of age or older, send the name and address of residence of that individual to a commission in a manner and on a form prescribed by the department. The commission shall promptly update information contained in its registration records.  (b) Other sources.--A commission may also utilize published newspaper obituaries, letters testamentary or letters of administration issued by the office of the registrar of wills to cancel and remove the registration of an elector, provided that such removals are uniform, nondiscriminatory and in compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (Public Law 89-110, 42 U.S.C. § 1973 et seq.). The commission shall promptly update information contained in its registration records.  (c) Corrections.--An individual incorrectly reported deceased by the Department of Health or incorrectly removed by a commission for reason of death may appear in person before a commissioner, registrar or clerk at the office of the commission and prove identity. The commission, upon such proof, shall correct its registration records.    Cross References. Section 1505 is referred to in section 1901 of this title.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1507 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 15 - Changes in Records|Section 1507 - Canvass of registered electors

§ 1507. Canvass of registered electors.   (a) Verification.--The commission may, by individual commissioners or by inspectors of registration, verify the registration in an election district by visiting each building from which an elector is registered and other buildings as the commission deems necessary. The commission shall make a record of the name and address of each person registered who is not found to reside at the address from which the person is registered or who for any other reason appears to be not qualified to vote in the election district from which the person is registered. The commission shall leave at the address of each such person the notice prescribed by section 1506(e) (relating to checkup of registers).  (b) Action.--At the expiration of the time specified in the notice under section 1506(e), the commission shall cancel or suspend the registration of each such person who has not communicated with the commission and proved qualifications as an elector.  (c) Special inspectors.--For the purpose of facilitating a canvass, the commission may, when necessary, appoint special inspectors of registration in number not exceeding double the number of election districts which the commission determines to canvass. They must be qualified electors of the county. They shall be appointed without reference to residence in election districts or to their political affiliations or beliefs. The commission shall instruct each special inspector in discharging duties.    Cross References. Section 1507 is referred to in section 1513 of this title.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1508 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 15 - Changes in Records|Section 1508 - Comparison and correction of registers

§ 1508. Comparison and correction of registers.  Commencing 30 days prior to each election, the commission shall compare and correct the general and district registers.    Cross References. Section 1508 is referred to in section 1513 of this title.
25 PA Cons Stat § 1509 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 25 - ELECTIONS|Chapter 15 - Changes in Records|Section 1509 - Petition to strike off names

§ 1509. Petition to strike off names.   (a) Initiation.--At any time not later than the tenth day preceding an election, a qualified elector, including any watcher and any registrar or inspector of registration, may petition the commission to cancel or suspend the registration of a registered elector. The petition must set forth, under oath or affirmation, all of the following: (1) Sufficient grounds for the cancellation or suspension. (2) That: (i) notice of the time and place when the petition would be presented has been given personally to the registered elector at least 24 hours prior to the presentation of the petition; or (ii) the registered elector could not be found at the place given in the district register as residence and the person in charge of that place, whose name must be given in the petition, has declared that the person was well acquainted with the names of all individuals residing at the place and that the registered elector had never been or was no longer one of them or that no such individual is residing at the address.  (b) Action.--Upon receipt of a petition under subsection (a), the commission shall cancel or suspend the registration of the registered elector and amend accordingly the general and district registers and other records affected unless the registered elector so registered appears and shows cause why this action should not be taken.    Cross References. Section 1509 is referred to in section 1513 of this title.