South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 5 - Secretary of State › Article 5:02 - State Board of Elections › Chapter 5:02:03 - Forms for registration › Section 5:02:03:27 - Voter registration list maintenance confirmation notice

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The confirmation mailing notice shall be a double postcard stating that the voter's registration may be canceled if the card is not returned by the voter registration deadline for the next primary election. In addition, the card shall state that if the information on the return card is correct, the voter must sign and return the card by the voter registration deadline for the next primary election or the voter's registration shall be designated as inactive.
The confirmation mailing must be sent by forwardable mail to any voter in the active registration file who:
(1) Has failed to vote and has not updated the voter's registration information in two general election cycles: or
(2) Has failed to vote and has not updated the voter's registration information in two general election cycles and has a National Change of Address outside the jurisdiction with the United States Post Office. The confirmation mailing must contain the following information:
Voter Registration Information
(List voter's name, complete mailing (postage)
address, complete residence address, political party, ward, precinct, school _____________________ County Auditor district, county commission district, __________________________________ legislative district, water district, _____________________, SD _________ township, and location of precinct polling place)
If this information is correct and you wish to remain registered to vote, please check Forwarding Service Requested the first box, sign below, tear off this or Address Service Requested preaddressed and prepaid card and mail.
If this is not correct, please see reverse side for instructions.
(bold)
You must check one:
(unbold)
[] I certify that the above information is correct or has been corrected; or
[] I certify that I have registered elsewhere (Voter's Name) and/or please cancel my registration. (Voter's Address) (Voter's City, State, Zip)
Date _____________________ Voter Signature ______________________________
The reverse side shall be in the following form:
Voter Registration List Maintenance Confirmation Notice
1. If the information on the reverse side is correct and you wish to remain registered to vote, please check the first box, sign, tear off, and return the attached card.
2. If any of this information is not correct, please check the first box, make the appropriate changes, sign, tear off, and return the attached (Postage Prepaid) card. Your voter registration will be changed to reflect the information which you provide. If you indicate a residence address outside of your registration county, your voter registration will be canceled; and we encourage you to register to vote in your new county or state. (County Auditor's Address)
3. If this card is not returned by the voter registration deadline for the next primary election your voter registration will become inactive. With an inactive registration you will be able to vote by signing an affirmation of current address at your polling place.
4. If this card is not returned by the voter registration deadline for the next primary election and you do not vote by the second general election from today, your registration will be canceled.
5. If you have registered to vote elsewhere, please check the second box, sign, and return.