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§ 3-305. Voter registration applications and change of address during early voting

West's Annotated Code of MarylandElection LawEffective: October 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Election Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Voter Registration (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Administration of Registration (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2017
MD Code, Election Law, § 3-305
§ 3-305. Voter registration applications and change of address during early voting
Currentness
In general
(a) During early voting, an individual may appear in person at an early voting center in the individual's county of residence and apply to register to vote or change the voter's address on an existing voter registration.
Proof of residency
(b)(1) When applying to register to vote during early voting, the applicant shall provide proof of residency.
(2) The applicant shall prove residency by showing the election judge:
(i) a Maryland driver's license or Maryland identification card that contains the applicant's current address; or
(ii) if the applicant does not have a driver's license or identification card that contains the applicant's current address, a copy of an official document that:
1. meets the requirements established by the State Board; and
2. contains the applicant's name and current address.
Voter registration at early voter center
(c)(1) When an individual applies to register to vote at an early voting center, the election judge shall determine whether the applicant resides in the county in which the applicant applied and is qualified to become a registered voter.
(2) If the voter is a resident of the county and is qualified to register to vote, the election judge shall:
(i) issue the voter a voter authority card;
(ii) have the voter sign the voter authority card; and
(iii) issue the voter a ballot.
Change of voter’s address during early voting
(d)(1) When a voter applies to change the voter's address during early voting, the election judge shall determine whether the voter resides in the county in which the voter seeks to vote.
(2) If the voter is a resident of the county, the election judge shall:
(i) issue the voter a voter authority card;
(ii) have the voter sign the voter authority card; and
(iii) issue the voter the appropriate ballot for the voter's new address.
Regulations and procedures relating to early voting
(e) The State Board shall adopt regulations and procedures in accordance with the requirements of this section for the administration of voter registration during early voting.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 157, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2016; Acts 2013, c. 158, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 43, § 5; Acts 2017, c. 825, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
MD Code, Election Law, § 3-305, MD ELEC LAW § 3-305
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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