1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive, and 293C.272, upon the appearance of a person to cast a ballot at a polling place established pursuant to NRS 293C.3032, if any, the election board officer shall:
(a) Determine that the person is a registered voter in the city and has not already voted in that city 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 293C.270.
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 293C.270 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 city clerk shall prescribe a procedure, approved by the Secretary of State, to verify that the voter has not already voted in that city 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 city 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 293C.3032, if any, may be challenged pursuant to NRS 293C.292.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 4104)
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive, and 293C.272, upon the appearance of a person to cast a ballot at a polling place established pursuant to NRS 293C.3032, if any, the election board officer shall:
(a) Determine that the person is a registered voter in the city and has not already voted in that city 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 293C.270.
2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.57691, 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 293C.270 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 city clerk shall prescribe a procedure, approved by the Secretary of State, to verify that the voter has not already voted in that city 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 city 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 293C.3032, if any, may be challenged pursuant to NRS 293C.292.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 4104; A 2021, 3872, effective January 1, 2024)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
NRS 293C.100 - Applicability of chapter.
NRS 293C.120 - Governing body to provide ballots and supplies.
NRS 293C.187 - Contents and publication of notice of primary or general city election.
NRS 293C.190 - Procedure for filling vacancy in nomination.
NRS 293C.195 - Procedure for withdrawing candidacy.
NRS 293C.222 - Appointment of pupil as trainee: Qualifications; requirements; duties; compensation.
NRS 293C.225 - Recommendations by chair of persons suitable for service.
NRS 293C.227 - Delivery of notice of appointment to officer or trainee.
NRS 293C.228 - Notice of unwillingness to serve as officer or trainee; appointment of replacement.
NRS 293C.261 - Ballot to indicate date of election and at which election ballot will be used.
NRS 293C.272 - Identification of registered voter who is unable to sign name.
NRS 293C.282 - Assistance to voter who is physically disabled or unable to read or write English.
NRS 293C.285 - Change of vote on certain mechanical recording devices.
NRS 293C.291 - Posting of notice of death of candidate at polling place.
NRS 293C.293 - Notice of result of challenge.
NRS 293C.295 - Voting by person successfully challenged on grounds of residency.
NRS 293C.297 - Closing of polls; admission of voters and other persons.
NRS 293C.300 - Duties of voting board before adjournment.
NRS 293C.3034 - Requirements for preparing and delivering rosters for vote centers.
NRS 293C.304 - "Sufficient written notice" defined. [Effective through December 31, 2021.]
NRS 293C.355 - Applicability of provisions.
NRS 293C.356 - Issuance of ballots; voting booth for use by persons issued ballots.
NRS 293C.358 - Appointment of deputy clerks.
NRS 293C.3583 - Preparation of mechanical recording devices before polls open each day.
NRS 293C.3594 - Security precautions.
NRS 293C.361 - Electioneering prohibited near polling place; penalty.
NRS 293C.369 - Standards for counting votes; regulations.
NRS 293C.370 - Counting of votes cast for deceased candidate.
NRS 293C.372 - Procedure for completion of tally lists.
NRS 293C.375 - Duties of officers of counting board after ballots counted if paper ballots used.
NRS 293C.380 - Posting of copies of voting results.
NRS 293C.389 - Inclusion of inactive voters in reports of votes prohibited.
NRS 293C.395 - Prohibitions against withholding certificate of election or commission.
NRS 293C.542 - Authority of governing body to publish list of registered voters.
NRS 293C.620 - Issuance of ballots; procedure for voting.
NRS 293C.645 - Duties of central ballot inspection board.
NRS 293C.655 - Duties of ballot duplicating board.
NRS 293C.660 - Ballot processing and packaging board: Composition; duties.
NRS 293C.665 - Computer program and processing accuracy board: Appointment; duties.