Idaho Poll Worker Training

Election DayRegistration

November 4, 2008

116,655 Idaho Voters

Registered on Election Day

Election Day Registration

Procedures are Critical

“Poll workers protect the integrity of Idaho elections by knowing and following

all legal procedures”

Ben Ysursa Idaho Secretary of State

Chief Election Official

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Election Day Registration

Training for Idaho Poll Workers

Carefully Review the Voter Registration Card

Use the registration card to

Register to vote in Idaho

Re-Register to vote in Idaho

Re-Registration is required when

a name or address has changed

Requirements to Register

A United States Citizen

who has resided in Idaho and in

the county for 30 days prior to Election Day and is at least 18

years old the day of the Election

Who Cannot Register?A person who has been convicted of

a felony and has not had their

voting rights restored

In Idaho voting rights are

automatically restored on

completion of full sentence

including probation and/or parole

False Information = Perjury

Registrants should be made

aware giving false information

is perjury and punishable by

possible imprisonment and

fine of up to $50,000

On Election DaySet up one line for Registered Voters

Set up a separate line for

Election Day Registration

Is the registrant in the correct precinct?

A person can only vote in the precinct in which they

reside

A Person Unable to WriteMay ask for assistance from a person

of their choice or a poll worker

They may sign with an “X” or a stamp or other mark and the

registration judge will print their name on the signature line

Completing the CardRead all instructions Print clearly in black inkFill in all 8 boxesCheck carefullySign & date the card

8 Boxes

Box 1

Instruct the registrant to clearly print

Last Name, First Name, Middle Name

Box 1

-Note Perjury Warning-

Box 2

Instruct the registrant to clearly printIdaho Driver’s License or

Idaho Identification Number

Box 2

If no Idaho Driver’s License or Identification Card instruct the registrant to fill in the last 4 digits

of their social security number

Box 2

If the person has none of these identifications

instruct the registrant to check the box

“I have not been issued an Idaho DL or SSN”

Box 3

Instruct the registrant to

check the citizenship box Yes or No

and check the legal age box Yes or No

Box 3

Do not complete the form

if “No” to either question is checked

Box 4

Instruct the registrant to print their Date of Birth,

their residence in Idaho in years and months

and check the appropriate gender box

Box 4

Telephone number is optional information

but extremely helpful for the Clerk’s Office

Box 5

Instruct the registrant to clearly print their

residence address (their street address)

Box 5

Post office boxes and business addresses

are not allowed

Box 5

If there is no street address instruct the registrant to describe their location of residence by cross

streets or other physical description

Box 5

Instruct the registrant to print mailing address

and address where previously registered

Box 6

Instruct the registrant to check the box if their name has changed and clearly print their

previous name and address

Box 7

The legal disqualifications box must be checked

If “Yes” is checked the person cannot register

Box 8

Point out the signature affirmation warning

Box 8Signature Affirmation

By signing the card the person affirms:

All information is correctThey are a United States citizenAt least 18 on the day of the Election Residing at the listed address in Idaho

and in the County for 30 days With Legal Disqualifications Box 7

checked “No”

Box 8

Instruct the registrant to sign and date the completed registration form

Check Check Check

Check all 8 boxesMake sure

Election Day Registration forms are legible,

accurate and complete

Proof of Residence

The Election Day registrant

must provide proof of residence

Any documents used in providing proof of residence must be

accompanied with a picture identification card

Acceptable Proof of Residence

A current Idaho driver’s license

or Idaho identification card

with current residence address

orA picture identification card and

any document which contains

a valid current address

Acceptable DocumentsIf accompanied with a photo identification:

Current utility billBank statement

Government checkPaycheck

Or other document with the registrant’s name and their current

address in the precinct

College Student VerificationSame as all registrants

If claiming school address as residence may use:

Current photo identification from a college in Idaho

And Current student fee statement

with valid address in the precinct

Stamp “Residence Verified”

The Registration Judge must stamp

completed registration card

“Residence Verified”

Use official “Residence Verified” stamp

in a blank space on the front of the card

Do not cover voter information

Return the card to the registrant anddirect them to the Poll Book Clerk

Residence Verified

Residence Verified by Poll Book Clerk

“Residence Verified”

If the card has not been stampeddo not enter the name

Verify the card has been stamped

“Residence Verified”

Then write name and address in the poll book and

“Election Day Registration” in the remarks column

Registrant Signs Poll Book

Have the voter sign or put their mark on the line next to their

name in the poll book

Issue the Ballot

Review Registrant in correct precinct All 8 boxes are complete Proof of Residence and ID verified Card stamped “Residence Verified” Name & address entered in Poll Book “Election Day Registration” entered in

remarks column Voter signed the poll book Ballot Issued

Review Training at

idahovotes.gov

Preserving the integrity of Idaho Elections

Thank You!

For your commitment to following these critical legal procedures

on behalf of all Idaho voters

Ben Ysursa, Secretary of State