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VIOLATORS MAY BE SENTENCED TO UP TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON, OR UP TO 12 MONTHS IN JAIL AND\/OR FINED UP TO $2,500.”H\n\nThe Department of Elections may use additional security measures approved by the State Board to ensure the accuracy and integrity of registration transactions performed under this article.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":219856,"text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who is qualified to register to vote may apply to register to vote by electronic means as authorized by the State Board by completing an electronic registration application.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":219857,"text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a registered voter may satisfy the requirements of §§ 24.2-423 and 24.2-424 to notify the general registrar of a change of legal name or place of residence within the Commonwealth by electronic means as authorized by the State Board by completing an electronic registration application.","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"C"},"2":{"id":219858,"text":"An electronic registration application completed pursuant to this article shall require that an applicant:","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"C1"},"3":{"id":219859,"text":"Provide the information as required under § 24.2-418;","type":"section","prefixes":["C","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"C1","prefix_anchor":"C1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C","next_prefix":"C2"},"4":{"id":219860,"text":"Have a Virginia driver’s license or other document issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles under Chapter 3 (§ 46.2-300 et seq.) of Title 46.2;","type":"section","prefixes":["C","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"C2","prefix_anchor":"C2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C1","next_prefix":"C3"},"5":{"id":219861,"text":"Provide a social security number and Department of Motor Vehicles customer identifier number that matches the applicant’s record in the Department of Motor Vehicles records;","type":"section","prefixes":["C","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"C3","prefix_anchor":"C3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C2","next_prefix":"C4"},"6":{"id":219862,"text":"Attest to the truth of the information provided;","type":"section","prefixes":["C","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"C4","prefix_anchor":"C4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C3","next_prefix":"C5"},"7":{"id":219863,"text":"Sign the application in a manner consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (§ 59.1-479 et seq.); and","type":"section","prefixes":["C","5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"C5","prefix_anchor":"C5","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C4","next_prefix":"C6"},"8":{"id":219864,"text":"Affirmatively authorize the Department of Elections and general registrar to use the applicant’s signature obtained by the Department of Motor Vehicles for voter registration purposes.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","6"],"prefix":"6","entire_prefix":"C6","prefix_anchor":"C6","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C5","next_prefix":"D"},"9":{"id":219865,"text":"In order for an individual to complete a transaction under this article, the general registrar shall verify that the Department of Motor Vehicles customer identifier number, date of birth, and social security number provided by the applicant match the information contained in the Department of Motor Vehicles records.","type":"section","prefixes":["D"],"prefix":"D","entire_prefix":"D","prefix_anchor":"D","level":1,"prior_prefix":"C6","next_prefix":"E"},"10":{"id":219866,"text":"The Department of Motor Vehicles shall provide to the Department of Elections a digital copy of the applicant’s signature on record with the Department of Motor Vehicles.","type":"section","prefixes":["E"],"prefix":"E","entire_prefix":"E","prefix_anchor":"E","level":1,"prior_prefix":"D","next_prefix":"F"},"11":{"id":219867,"text":"The Department of Elections shall transmit to the general registrar an applicant’s completed voter registration application and digital signature not later than five business days after the date of receipt.","type":"section","prefixes":["F"],"prefix":"F","entire_prefix":"F","prefix_anchor":"F","level":1,"prior_prefix":"E","next_prefix":"G"},"12":{"id":219868,"text":"Each transaction taking place under this section shall be accompanied by the following statement featured prominently in boldface capital letters: “WARNING: INTENTIONALLY MAKING A MATERIALLY FALSE STATEMENT DURING THIS TRANSACTION CONSTITUTES THE CRIME OF ELECTION FRAUD, WHICH IS PUNISHABLE UNDER VIRGINIA LAW AS A FELONY. 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This law was first created in 2013. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 520<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 2015, chapter 740<\/a>; in 2020, chapters 1227<\/a> and 1246<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":62012,"section_number":"24.2-423","catch_line":"Notice of change of name of registered voter","order_by":null,"url":"\/24.2-423\/"},{"id":65646,"section_number":"24.2-424","catch_line":"Change of registered voter's address within the Commonwealth; pilot project","order_by":null,"url":"\/24.2-424\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":56385,"section_number":"24.2-418","catch_line":"Application for registration","order_by":null,"url":"\/24.2-418\/"},{"id":62012,"section_number":"24.2-423","catch_line":"Notice of change of name of registered voter","order_by":null,"url":"\/24.2-423\/"},{"id":65646,"section_number":"24.2-424","catch_line":"Change of registered voter's address within the Commonwealth; pilot project","order_by":null,"url":"\/24.2-424\/"},{"id":61610,"section_number":"46.2-300","catch_line":"Driving without license prohibited; penalties","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-300\/"},{"id":60668,"section_number":"59.1-479","catch_line":"Title","order_by":null,"url":"\/59.1-479\/"}],"permalink":{"id":187965,"object_type":"law","relational_id":60077,"identifier":"24.2-416.7","token":"24.2\/4\/3.2\/24.2-416.7","url":"\/24.2-416.7\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/24.2-416.7\/","token":"24.2\/4\/3.2\/24.2-416.7","dublin_core":{"Title":"Application for voter registration by electronic means","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 24.2-416.7","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> Notwithstanding any other provision of law<\/span>, a person who is qualified to register to vote may apply to register to vote by electronic means as authorized by the State Board<\/span> by completing an electronic registration application. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Notwithstanding any other provision of law<\/span>, a registered voter<\/span> may satisfy the requirements of §§ 24.2-423<\/a> and 24.2-424<\/a> to notify the general registrar<\/span> of a change of legal name or place of residence<\/span> within the Commonwealth by electronic means as authorized by the State Board<\/span> by completing an electronic registration application. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> An electronic registration application completed pursuant to this article shall require that an applicant: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Provide the information as required under § 24.2-418<\/a>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Have a Virginia driver’s license or other document issued by the Department<\/span> of Motor Vehicles under Chapter 3 (§ 46.2-300<\/a> et seq.) of Title 46.2; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Provide a social security number and Department<\/span> of Motor Vehicles customer identifier number that matches the applicant’s record in the Department<\/span> of Motor Vehicles records; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Attest to the truth of the information provided; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Sign the application in a manner consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (§ 59.1-479<\/a> et seq.); and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Affirmatively authorize the Department of Elections<\/span> and general registrar<\/span> to use the applicant’s signature obtained by the Department of Motor Vehicles for voter registration purposes. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> In order<\/span> for an individual to complete a transaction under this article, the general registrar<\/span> shall verify that the Department of Motor Vehicles customer identifier number, date of birth, and social security number provided by the applicant match the information contained in the Department of Motor Vehicles records. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> The Department of Motor Vehicles shall provide to the Department of Elections<\/span> a digital copy of the applicant’s signature on record with the Department of Motor Vehicles. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> The Department of Elections<\/span> shall transmit to the general registrar<\/span> an applicant’s completed voter registration application and digital signature not later than five business days after the date of receipt. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

G.<\/span> Each transaction taking place under this section shall be accompanied by the following statement featured prominently in boldface capital letters: “WARNING: INTENTIONALLY MAKING A MATERIALLY FALSE STATEMENT DURING THIS TRANSACTION CONSTITUTES THE CRIME<\/span> OF ELECTION<\/span> FRAUD<\/span>, WHICH IS PUNISHABLE UNDER VIRGINIA LAW<\/span> AS A FELONY<\/span>. VIOLATORS MAY BE SENTENCED TO UP TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON, OR UP TO 12 MONTHS IN JAIL AND\/OR FINED UP TO $2,500.” <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

H.<\/span> The Department of Elections<\/span> may use additional security measures approved by the State Board<\/span> to ensure the accuracy and integrity of registration transactions performed under this article. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nAPPLICATION FOR VOTER REGISTRATION BY ELECTRONIC MEANS (\u00a7 24.2-416.7)\n\nA. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who is qualified to\nregister to vote may apply to register to vote by electronic means as authorized\nby the State Board by completing an electronic registration application.\n\nB. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a registered voter may satisfy\nthe requirements of §§ 24.2-423 and 24.2-424 to notify the general\nregistrar of a change of legal name or place of residence within the\nCommonwealth by electronic means as authorized by the State Board by completing\nan electronic registration application.\n\nC. An electronic registration application completed pursuant to this article\nshall require that an applicant:\n\n 1. Provide the information as required under § 24.2-418;\n\n 2. Have a Virginia driver’s license or other document issued by the\n Department of Motor Vehicles under Chapter 3 (§ 46.2-300 et seq.) of\n Title 46.2;\n\n 3. Provide a social security number and Department of Motor Vehicles customer\n identifier number that matches the applicant’s record in the Department\n of Motor Vehicles records;\n\n 4. Attest to the truth of the information provided;\n\n 5. Sign the application in a manner consistent with the Uniform Electronic\n Transactions Act (§ 59.1-479 et seq.); and\n\n 6. Affirmatively authorize the Department of Elections and general registrar\n to use the applicant’s signature obtained by the Department of Motor\n Vehicles for voter registration purposes.\n\nD. In order for an individual to complete a transaction under this article, the\ngeneral registrar shall verify that the Department of Motor Vehicles customer\nidentifier number, date of birth, and social security number provided by the\napplicant match the information contained in the Department of Motor Vehicles\nrecords.\n\nE. The Department of Motor Vehicles shall provide to the Department of Elections\na digital copy of the applicant’s signature on record with the Department\nof Motor Vehicles.\n\nF. The Department of Elections shall transmit to the general registrar an\napplicant’s completed voter registration application and digital signature\nnot later than five business days after the date of receipt.\n\nG. Each transaction taking place under this section shall be accompanied by the\nfollowing statement featured prominently in boldface capital letters:\n“WARNING: INTENTIONALLY MAKING A MATERIALLY FALSE STATEMENT DURING THIS\nTRANSACTION CONSTITUTES THE CRIME OF ELECTION FRAUD, WHICH IS PUNISHABLE UNDER\nVIRGINIA LAW AS A FELONY. VIOLATORS MAY BE SENTENCED TO UP TO 10 YEARS IN\nPRISON, OR UP TO 12 MONTHS IN JAIL AND\/OR FINED UP TO $2,500.”\n\nH. The Department of Elections may use additional security measures approved by\nthe State Board to ensure the accuracy and integrity of registration\ntransactions performed under this article.\n\nHISTORY: 2013, c. 520; 2015, c. 740; 2020, cc. 1227, 1246.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}