W. Va. Code R. § 153-44-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Section 153-44-5 - A spouse or dependent of a member of a uniformed service, a member of the Merchant Marine, and residing overseas because of employment

5.1. Process of a spouse or dependent of a member of a uniformed service of the United States on active duty, a member of a uniformed service of the United States who has been discharged from active duty during the 60 days preceding the election, a member of the Merchant Marine of the United States, and a person who was residing overseas because of employment which was in support of national security is as follows.

5.2. The applicant shall file a voter registration form in person at the clerk of the county commission office.

5.3. The applicant shall file a voter affidavit prescribed by the Secretary of State.

5.4. The applicant shall present to the clerk of the county commission HAVA approved identification at the time of registration.

5.5.The applicant shall present to the clerk of the county commission,at the time of registration,one of the following documents, a copy of an official discharge notice or military orders for the uniformed service member or a notarized affidavit from thespouse's/parent's employer.

5.6. The applicant will vote a provisional absentee ballot by mail which will be counted by the board of canvassers unless the clerk of the county commission determines that the voter failed to meet the eligibility requirements.

5.7. The clerk of the county commission shall confirm the address of the applicant upon receipt of the absentee ballot.

W. Va. Code R. § 153-44-5