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National Voter Registration Act

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (also known as the “NVRA” or “motor voter law”) sets forth certain voter registration requirements with respect to elections for federal office. Section 5 of the NVRA requires that States offer voter registration opportunities at State motor vehicle agencies. Section 6 of the NVRA requires that States offer voter registration opportunities by mail-in application. Section 7 of the NVRA requires that States offer voter registration opportunities at certain State and local offices, including public assistance and disability offices. Section 8 of the NVRA contains requirements with respect to the administration of voter registration by States. (Read more here: https://www.justice.gov/crt/national-voter-registration-act-1993-nvra)

Voter Registration Pamphlet (Agency Use Only)

NVRA Declination Form Retention Schedule

Date Range of Signed Declination FormsGeneral Election DateEarliest Date to Destroy
10/24/2010 - 10/27/201211/6/20129/6/2014
10/28/2012 - 10/25/201411/4/20149/4/2016
10/26/2014 - 10/29/201611/8/20169/8/2018
10/30/2016 - 10/27/201811/6/20189/6/2020
10/28/2018 - 10/24/202011/3/20209/3/2022
10/25/2020 - 10/29/202211/8/20229/8/2024
10/30/2022 - 10/26/202411/5/20249/5/2026