CHAPTER 26.7. ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION - Indiana Statutes

IC 3-7-26.7
     Chapter 26.7. Online Voter Registration

IC 3-7-26.7-1
Application
     Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an individual who:
        (1) is eligible to register to vote under IC 3-7-13; and
        (2) possesses a current and valid:
            (A) Indiana driver's license issued under IC 9-24; or
            (B) Indiana identification card for nondrivers issued under IC 9-24-16.
As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3.

IC 3-7-26.7-2
"Applicant"
     Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "applicant" means an individual who submits an application as provided in this chapter.
As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3.

IC 3-7-26.7-3
"Bureau"
     Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the bureau of motor vehicles created by IC 9-14-1-1.
As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3.

IC 3-7-26.7-4
Submission of voter registration application; effective date
     Sec. 4. After June 30, 2010, an individual described in section 1 of this chapter may submit a voter registration application to a county voter registration office using the procedures set forth in this chapter.
As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3.

IC 3-7-26.7-5
Establishment of secure web site; requirements for web site
     Sec. 5. (a) The secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division, shall establish a secure Internet web site to permit individuals described in section 1 of this chapter to submit applications under this chapter.
    (b) The secure web site established under subsection (a) must allow an individual described in section 1 of this chapter to submit:
        (1) an application:
            (A) for registration as a first time voter in Indiana; or
            (B) to change the individual's name, address, or other information set forth in the individual's existing voter registration record; and
        (2) information to establish that the applicant is eligible under section 1 of this chapter to register online.
As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3.
IC 3-7-26.7-6
Processing Internet application; bureau's duties
     Sec. 6. (a) When an applicant submits an application described in section 5(b)(1) of this chapter by use of the secure Internet web site established under this chapter, the bureau shall compare the information submitted by the applicant with the information maintained in the bureau's data base listing individuals who possess a current and valid Indiana:
        (1) driver's license; or
        (2) identification card for nondrivers.
    (b) If the bureau confirms that the applicant possesses a current and valid:
        (1) Indiana driver's license issued under IC 9-24; or
        (2) Indiana identification card for nondrivers issued under IC 9-24-16;
the completed application and information compiled by the bureau (including the digital signature of the applicant) shall be submitted to the county voter registration office in the county in which the applicant currently resides using the computerized statewide voter registration list maintained under IC 3-7-26.3.
    (c) If the bureau is unable to confirm that the applicant possesses a current and valid:
        (1) Indiana driver's license issued under IC 9-24; or
        (2) Indiana identification card for nondrivers issued under IC 9-24-16;
the bureau shall send the application submitted by the applicant and information indicating that the bureau cannot confirm that the applicant possesses a current and valid Indiana driver's license or identification card to the county voter registration office in the county shown on the application. The county voter registration office shall send a notice to the applicant that the applicant's application cannot be processed because the bureau cannot confirm that the applicant possesses a current and valid Indiana driver's license or identification card. The county voter registration office shall send the notice to the applicant at the electronic address from which the applicant submitted the application and at the mailing address provided in the application.
As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3.

IC 3-7-26.7-7
Application of article to Internet applications
     Sec. 7. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the county voter registration office shall process the application under this article.
As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.2.