N.R.S. 293.507 - Applications: Forms; distribution; contents; requirements regarding identification and residence; use of affidavits and identification numbers under certain circumstances; regulations
Overview of Statute
This section provides forms for application to register to vote and other documents.
Statute
1. The Secretary of State shall prescribe:
(a) Standard forms for applications to preregister or register to vote;
(b) Special forms for preregistration and registration to be used in a county where registrations are performed and records of registration are kept by computer; and
(c) A standard form for the affidavit described in subsection 5.
2. The county clerks shall provide forms for applications to preregister or register to vote to field registrars in the form and number prescribed by the Secretary of State.
3. Each form for an application to preregister or register to vote must include a:
(a) Unique control number assigned by the Secretary of State; and
(b) Receipt which:
(1) Includes a space for a person assisting an applicant in completing the form to enter the person’s name; and
(2) May be retained by the applicant upon completion of the form.
4. The form for an application to preregister or register to vote must include:
(a) A line for use by the applicant to enter:
(1) The number indicated on the applicant’s current and valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, if the applicant has such a driver’s license;
(2) The last four digits of the applicant’s social security number, if the applicant does not have a driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and does have a social security number; or
(3) The number issued to the applicant pursuant to subsection 5, if the applicant does not have a current and valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles or a social security number.
(b) A line on which to enter the address at which the applicant actually resides, as set forth in NRS 293.486.
(c) A notice that the applicant may not list a business as the address required pursuant to paragraph (b) unless the applicant actually resides there.
(d) A line on which to enter an address at which the applicant may receive mail, including, without limitation, a post office box or general delivery.
5. If an applicant does not have the identification set forth in subparagraph (1) or (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 4, the applicant shall sign an affidavit stating that he or she does not have a current and valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles or a social security number. Upon receipt of the affidavit, the county clerk shall issue an identification number to the applicant which must be the same number as the unique identifier assigned to the applicant for purposes of the statewide voter registration list.
6. The Secretary of State shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of subsections 3, 4 and 5.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 273; A 1975, 942; 1985, 561; 1993, 2191; 1995, 2271; 1999, 947; 2001, 2596, 2952; 2003, 2179; 2005, 1437; 2007, 2602; 2017, 3854)
1. Definition for County clerk
Except as the term is used in NRS 293.393, whenever the term “county clerk” is used in this title it means “registrar of voters” in those counties where such office has been created pursuant to the provisions of NRS 244.164.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.044.
2. Definition for Statewide voter registration list
The list of registered voters established and maintained pursuant to NRS 293.675.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.111.
3. Definition for Mail
The depositing of printed or written matter in a mailbox or post office for delivery by the United States Postal Service.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.065.
4. Definition for Clerk
The election board officer designated or assigned to make the record of the election in the roster, tally list and challenge list in the precinct, district or polling place in which such officer is appointed.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.040.
5. Definition for State
A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.080.
6. Definition for Person
1. A natural person;
2. Any form of business or social organization;
3. Any nongovernmental legal entity, including, without limitation, a corporation, partnership, association, trust, unincorporated organization, labor union, committee for political action, political party and committee sponsored by a political party; or
4. A government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.009.