34-410. MAIL REGISTRATION. Any elector may register by mail for any election. Any mail registration application must be received by the county clerk prior to the close of registration as provided in section 34-408, Idaho Code, provided that any mail registration application postmarked not later than twenty-five (25) days prior to an election shall be deemed timely.
The secretary of state shall prescribe the form for the mail registration application. This mail application form shall be available for distribution through governmental and private entities, with particular emphasis on making them available for organized voter registration programs.
Any federal mail registration form adopted pursuant to the provisions of the national voter registration act of 1993 (P.L. 103-31) shall also be accepted as a valid registration, if such form is postmarked not later than twenty-five (25) days prior to an election.
The county clerk shall prepare and issue by first class nonforwardable mail to each elector registering by mail a verification of registration containing the name and residence of the elector and the name or number of the precinct in which the elector resides.
A verification returned undeliverable shall cause the county clerk to remove the elector’s card from the register of electors.
As required by the help America vote act of 2002 (P.L. 107-252), a copy of proper identification will be required prior to issuance of a ballot to anyone who has registered by mail and has not previously voted in an election for federal office in the state. Proper identification consists of:
(1) A current and valid photo identification; or
(2) A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter.
History:
[34-410, added 1994, ch. 67, sec. 7, p. 139; am. 1995, ch. 215, sec. 4, p. 750; am. 2003, ch. 48, sec. 4, p. 182.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 4 - VOTERS — PRIVILEGES, QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATION
Section 34-401 - ELECTORS PRIVILEGED FROM ARREST DURING ATTENDANCE AT POLLING PLACE — EXCEPTION.
Section 34-402 - QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS.
Section 34-403 - DISQUALIFIED ELECTORS NOT PERMITTED TO VOTE.
Section 34-404 - REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS.
Section 34-405 - GAIN OR LOSS OF RESIDENCE BY REASON OF ABSENCE FROM STATE.
Section 34-406 - APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRARS.
Section 34-407 - PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION.
Section 34-408 - CLOSING OF REGISTER — TIME LIMIT.
Section 34-408A - ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION.
Section 34-409 - ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION.
Section 34-410 - MAIL REGISTRATION.
Section 34-410A - ABSENTEE REGISTRATION FOR UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS.
Section 34-411 - APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION — CONTENTS.
Section 34-411A - PRIMARY ELECTIONS — CHANGING PARTY AFFILIATION — UNAFFILIATED ELECTORS.
Section 34-412 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION.
Section 34-413 - REREGISTRATION OF ELECTOR WHO CHANGES RESIDENCE.
Section 34-416 - REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS.
Section 34-418 - WEEKLY REVIEW OF NEW VOTER REGISTRATIONS — REPORT TO INTERESTED OFFICIALS.
Section 34-431 - CHALLENGES OF ENTRIES IN ELECTION REGISTER.
Section 34-432 - CORRECTION OF ELECTION REGISTER FROM CHALLENGES AT ELECTION.
Section 34-433 - MONTHLY CORRECTION OF ELECTION REGISTER FROM REPORTED DEATHS.
Section 34-436 - RETENTION OF CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF VOTER’S REGISTRATION.
Section 34-437 - FURNISHING LISTS OF REGISTERED ELECTORS — RESTRICTIONS.
Section 34-437A - STATEWIDE LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS.
Section 34-437B - FURNISHING LISTS OF REGISTERED ELECTORS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS.