This section outlines what information must be included when someone registers to vote in California. It includes confirming proof of eligibility, like age and residency, the voter's name, address, date of birth, and any previous voter registration details. It also asks for a driver's license number or the last four digits of a social security number, if available. Voters can't be denied registration due to not providing optional details like phone number, email, or race. Political party preference and affirmation of not being currently imprisoned for a felony are required. Finally, the affidavit must be signed, confirming the truthfulness of the provided information, and others assisting in registration must be noted.

When you register to vote in California, you can choose to say which political party you prefer. This choice will be on your registration record and list.

Voter registration cards must tell you that you can decide not to share a party preference, but if you don't, you generally can't vote in a presidential primary for a specific party or vote for party committees unless the party allows it by rule. However, in state and congressional primaries, you can vote for any candidate no matter your party preference or theirs.

The registration card must list all qualified political parties and give you an option not to specify a party preference. This no-party option should be listed last.

Generally, you can only vote for a party's ballot in primaries if you've said you prefer that party, unless the party allows others by rule. If you previously picked a party, your preference carries over unless you re-register with a new preference. If you didn't pick a party before, it means you chose not to disclose a preference unless you register again to change it. The Secretary of State can use old registration forms until new forms reflecting these rules are printed.

If a voter in California wants to change or disclose their party preference before an election, they can do so by submitting a new voter registration form with their updated information. This needs to be done before registration closes for the election.

However, starting 14 days before the election up to the end of election day, voters can change their party preference by submitting a written request that includes their name, address, new party preference, a certification of truth, and their signature.

This request should be submitted to the county elections office or any location offering conditional voter registration. The elections office will then issue a ballot according to certain rules. If the voter is at their correct polling place and certain conditions are met, they will get a regular nonprovisional ballot. If they aren’t at their polling place or if specific conditions aren’t met, they will receive a provisional ballot.

The voter’s registration will be updated immediately upon receiving a valid request, and the request will be added to their voter record.

This law says that when you register to vote, your registration form (or affidavit) must include all required information. If some information is missing, the county elections office will try to contact you to fill in the blanks. If they can't reach you but have your mailing address, they'll let you know why your form was rejected and send either a new registration card or another document for you to complete. You'll need to confirm that the added info is true under penalty of perjury.

This law explains what happens if a voter registration form is submitted without all the requested information. If there's no middle name, it's assumed none exists. If no party preference is noted, the voter is labeled 'Unknown' and treated as having no party preference. If there's no date, it's assumed the form was completed 15 days before the election, as long as it's received by then or postmarked by that deadline. If a U.S. state of birth isn’t listed, but the form uses a term indicating a U.S. birthplace, it's assumed the person was born in the United States. Missing birthplace details don’t invalidate the form.

When you register to vote or correct your voting address in California, the county elections office will send you a notification by first-class mail to confirm details and any party preference you selected. This notification serves as a record of your registration, any updates due to a move, or changes in party preference. If the information on this card isn't accurate, you're urged to contact the office. Additionally, you're eligible to vote in elections taking place 15 or more days after receiving this card, and your name will be on the voter roll at the polls.

If you're under 18 and have submitted a voter registration form in California, you'll get a voter preregistration notice instead of the usual voter notification. This happens after confirming your form is correct and that you meet all voting eligibility criteria, except your age.

The notice will be sent via first-class mail with address correction requested. It will thank you for preregistering, inform you about your party preference, and note you'll get voting guides before elections when you're 18 and eligible to vote. If anything is wrong on the notice, you're encouraged to update your information online or contact the office.

An elections official can send you a text message or email to let you know they've received your voter registration or address update information. This applies whether you've sent in a registration or update form according to certain sections of California law or under the federal National Voter Registration Act. You'll get another notification about your registration status afterward.

This law allows the Secretary of State, along with county elections officials who want to join, to create ways to handle complaints about voter registration issues. This includes quickly reregistering voters who think their registration was wrongly changed. However, these new methods must still follow all existing voter registration laws, especially those concerning the period just before an election.

This law requires the Secretary of State to print or ensure printed forms for voter notifications and preregistration notices. These forms must be supplied to county election officials in the needed quantities and timing. The existing forms can still be used until new ones are printed due to updates in the relevant sections.

This law outlines the requirements for paper voter registration forms in California, as regulated by the Secretary of State. It mandates that these forms include specific information, such as a section for the voter’s signature, which will be compared to signatures on vote-by-mail ballots.

The form must also allow for county-specific information, include a statement about confidential voter status, and inform voters that using registration information for commercial purposes is illegal. A toll-free hotline for reporting voter registration fraud is required, and the form must be returnable as a prepaid mailer.

Existing voter registration cards remain valid until new ones are printed, and electronic submission of voter registration forms is not allowed through county websites, though a link to the state’s electronic system can be provided.

This law is about ensuring voters know how their personal information can be used when they fill out a voter registration form. The goal is to make sure voters understand what might happen with their data.

This law ensures voters understand how their personal information is used when they register to vote. Local election websites and the state voter guide must include a statement explaining that voter data is used for official election purposes, like informing voters about polling places and ballot issues. It's illegal to use this information for commercial purposes. The data can be shared with political candidates and others for specific non-commercial uses, but sensitive details like social security numbers are protected. Voters can call a hotline if they suspect misuse of their information. There is also a program to protect the information of voters in life-threatening situations.

County elections officials in California must provide voter registration cards at their offices and in various locations within the county to ensure easy access for voters. These cards have to be in multiple languages as required by federal law.

Individuals and organizations can request cards to distribute, except those who've been convicted of related violations in the past five years. Distributors must follow rules by the Secretary of State.

If someone helps submit a voter registration card for another, they need to sign a receipt, though not doing so won't invalidate the registration. Distributors must provide cards to anyone who asks if they have enough available and include instructions if mailing cards to unrequested recipients.

Finally, officials must send registration cards immediately to those who request them.

This law mandates that anyone who helps someone register to vote and gets paid for it must write their own name, phone number, and address directly on the voter's registration form. They must also include the contact details of the person or company paying them. Missing this information won’t void the voter’s registration.

If someone gets paid for helping with voter registration and lies about assisting on the form, they can face misdemeanor charges.

If someone, like a company or organization, pays another person to help others register to vote, they have specific duties. They must keep a detailed list of everyone they compensate and inform these people of their legal responsibilities, keeping this information for three years. They can either store these records themselves or file them with the county elections office, which might charge a small fee. Payment shouldn't be made unless the voter affidavit is personally filled out by the paid helper. Also, when submitting voter registrations, they must categorize them based on compliance with certain requirements. Failing to follow these rules won't invalidate a voter's registration.

This section allows a county elections official to use the envelope from a provisional ballot as a registration affidavit. If they choose to do this, they must include certain important details on the envelope to prove the voter's eligibility and comply with specific requirements. They must also give notice to the Secretary of State at least 15 days before the election about this usage.

The Secretary of State is responsible for making sure that registration forms and voter cards are printed, organized, and numbered. They have to send these materials to county election officials whenever and in the amount they need.

This section explains the rules for voter registration in California. It states that only specific forms approved by the Secretary of State or the national voter registration forms are allowed for registering voters. Voter registration cards must not be altered in any way, except for adding a mailing address and postage if mailed, unless the Secretary of State allows a specific change. When filling out the registration card, only the person registering or someone assisting them can fill out the affidavit portion on the card.

In California, the Secretary of State is responsible for creating a voter registration logo. This logo can be used by businesses and organizations to show that they offer voter registration services. The logo is available for free to anyone who requests it.

This law states that the Secretary of State is responsible for covering all postage costs for certain voting-related mailings. These include sending out voter notifications and address corrections, returning voter registration affidavits to county election officials, and mailing blank voter registration cards. The funds for these postage payments come from a specific budget set aside for this purpose.

In California, voter registration applications must be handled without delay.

This law allows individuals in life-threatening situations to keep their voter registration details private. If a court decides there’s good reason, a person’s address, phone number, and email can be kept confidential. Voters with this status will vote by mail unless they opt out, and their details won’t appear on voter lists. If a confidential voter moves to a new county, they must get a new court order within 60 days to maintain their status. The new county must honor the old confidentiality for 60 days. Lastly, government entities aren’t liable for accidental disclosure unless it’s due to gross negligence or intention.

This law lets people involved in certain confidentiality programs keep their address, phone, and email secret when voting. It applies to victims of domestic violence or volunteers in sensitive areas who provide certification. These confidential voters must give a valid mailing address and will vote by mail. If they opt out of mail voting, their information goes on the public voter list. Elections officials can't list confidential voters, and the law protects officials from being sued for accidental disclosures, unless they're grossly negligent. However, this protection is only valid while the person's role in the program remains active.

This law allows a county elections official to keep a public safety officer's details confidential if the county board of supervisors approves it. Public safety officers can apply for this confidentiality if there's a life-threatening situation, and their application will be a public record.

The confidentiality lasts for up to two years but can be renewed. Officers must provide a mailing address and will be considered mail voters. If they move, they need to reapply for confidential status in the new county.

If the officer's information is disclosed due to negligence, no legal action can be taken against the government unless it's grossly negligent or willful. A public safety officer is defined using a specific section of the Government Code.

This California law allows election workers to keep their home address, phone number, and email confidential if they face a life-threatening situation. They must submit an application under penalty of perjury, declaring their status as a qualified worker and their circumstance, which becomes public record. Confidentiality can last up to two years and can be renewed once.

If a person with confidential status moves to a new county, they must reapply within 60 days. The new county will honor the previous confidentiality temporarily and help them apply for new status. Protections do not apply if information is disclosed due to gross negligence or intentional acts.

Qualified workers include those employed by or contracted with election offices who interact with or are observed by the public, excluding precinct board members who don't do other election work. Each year, the Secretary of State reports on the program's application numbers and any allegations of misuse.

If someone asks in person or in writing, the county elections official must give them a certified copy of their registration details for a fee up to $1.50. This certified copy can be used as basic proof that the person is registered to vote in that county.

This law requires the Secretary of State to set up a statewide system for reporting election results and managing information about voters and candidates. The aim is to improve how elections are administered and run.