South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 5 - Secretary of State
Article 5:02 - State Board of Elections
Chapter 5:02:03 - Forms for registration
Section 5:02:03:27 - Voter registration list maintenance confirmation notice
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
The confirmation mailing notice shall be a double postcard stating that the voter's registration may be canceled if the card is not returned by the voter registration deadline for the next primary election. In addition, the card shall state that if the information on the return card is correct, the voter must sign and return the card by the voter registration deadline for the next primary election or the voter's registration shall be designated as inactive.
The confirmation mailing must be sent by forwardable mail to any voter in the active registration file who:
(1) Has failed to vote and has not updated the voter's registration information in two general election cycles: or
(2) Has failed to vote and has not updated the voter's registration information in two general election cycles and has a National Change of Address outside the jurisdiction with the United States Post Office. The confirmation mailing must contain the following information:
Voter Registration Information
(List voter's name, complete mailing (postage)
address, complete residence address, political party, ward, precinct, school _____________________ County Auditor district, county commission district, __________________________________ legislative district, water district, _____________________, SD _________ township, and location of precinct polling place)
If this information is correct and you wish to remain registered to vote, please check Forwarding Service Requested the first box, sign below, tear off this or Address Service Requested preaddressed and prepaid card and mail.
If this is not correct, please see reverse side for instructions.
(bold) You must check one: (unbold)
[] I certify that the above information is correct or has been corrected; or
[] I certify that I have registered elsewhere (Voter's Name) and/or please cancel my registration. (Voter's Address) (Voter's City, State, Zip)
Date _____________________ Voter Signature ______________________________
The reverse side shall be in the following form:
Voter Registration List Maintenance Confirmation Notice
General Authority: SDCL 12-1-9(1), 12-4-35.
Law Implemented: SDCL 12-4-19.