RCW 29A.08.220
Application—Format.
(1) The secretary of state shall specify by rule the format of all voter registration applications. These applications shall be compatible with existing voter registration records. An applicant for voter registration shall be required to complete only one application and to provide the required information other than his or her signature no more than one time. These applications shall also contain information for the voter to update his or her registration.
(2) Any application format specified by the secretary for use in registering to vote in state and local elections shall satisfy the requirements of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-31) and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-252) for registering to vote in federal elections.
[ 2013 c 11 § 13; 2004 c 267 § 115; 2003 c 111 § 217. Prior: 1994 c 57 § 18; 1990 c 143 § 9; 1973 1st ex.s. c 21 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 202 § 18; 1965 c 9 § 29.07.140; prior: (i) 1933 c 1 § 30; RRS § 5114-30. (ii) 1933 c 1 § 13, part; RRS § 5114-13, part. Formerly RCW 29.07.140.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
Severability—1994 c 57: See note following RCW 29A.16.040.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 29A.08 - Voters and Registration.
29A.08.010 - Minimum information required for voter registration.
29A.08.020 - Registration date.
29A.08.030 - Notices, various.
29A.08.105 - Official list, secretary of state—County auditor.
29A.08.107 - Applicant information for registration—Provisional registration—Exception.
29A.08.110 - Auditor's procedure.
29A.08.112 - Voters without traditional residential addresses.
29A.08.115 - Registration by other than auditor or secretary of state.
29A.08.120 - Registration by mail.
29A.08.123 - Registration electronically.
29A.08.125 - Database of voter registration records.
29A.08.130 - Count of registered voters—Inactive voters.
29A.08.135 - Updating information.
29A.08.140 - Voter registration deadlines.
29A.08.150 - Expense of registration.
29A.08.161 - No link between voter and ballot choice—Exception.
29A.08.166 - Party affiliation not required.
29A.08.170 - Registration at age sixteen and seventeen.
29A.08.172 - Registration at age sixteen and seventeen—Application by mail.
29A.08.174 - Registration at age sixteen and seventeen—Application electronically.
29A.08.210 - Application—Contents.
29A.08.220 - Application—Format.
29A.08.230 - Oath of applicant.
29A.08.260 - Production, supply, and distribution.
29A.08.270 - Information in foreign languages.
29A.08.310 - Voter registration in state offices, facilities, colleges.
29A.08.320 - Registration or transfer at designated agencies—Form and application.
29A.08.330 - Registration at designated agencies—Procedures.
29A.08.350 - Duties of department of licensing, secretary of state.
29A.08.355 - Automatic registration—Enhanced driver's licenses and identicards.
29A.08.362 - Automatic registration—Health benefit exchange.
29A.08.365 - Automatic voter registration—Other agencies.
29A.08.370 - Automatic registration—Registration of person ineligible to vote.
29A.08.375 - Automatic registration—Rule-making authority.
29A.08.410 - Address change within county—Deadlines.
29A.08.420 - Transfer to another county.
29A.08.440 - Voter name change.
29A.08.520 - Felony conviction—Restoration of voting rights.
29A.08.540 - Records preservation.
29A.08.610 - Dual registration or voting detection.
29A.08.615 - "Active," "inactive" registered voters—"Pending" registrations.
29A.08.625 - Voting by inactive or canceled voters.
29A.08.630 - Return of inactive voter to active status—Cancellation of registration.
29A.08.635 - Confirmation notices—Form, contents.
29A.08.640 - Confirmation notice—Response, auditor's action.
29A.08.710 - Originals and automated files—Public disclosure.
29A.08.740 - Violations of restricted use of registered voter data—Penalties—Liabilities.
29A.08.760 - Computer file—Duplicate copy—Restrictions and penalties.
29A.08.770 - Records concerning accuracy and currency of voters lists.
29A.08.775 - Use and maintenance of statewide list.
29A.08.820 - Times for filing challenges—Hearings—Treatment of challenged ballots.