24.2-423 - Notice of change of name of registered voter. - Virginia Statutes

§ 24.2-423. Notice of change of name of registered voter.

Whenever a registered voter changes his legal name, either by marriage,divorce, order of court, or otherwise, the voter shall promptly notify thegeneral registrar of the jurisdiction where he is registered. Such notice maybe made in writing or on a form approved by the State Board of Elections,which may be electronic. The notice in writing may be provided by mail or byfacsimile and shall be signed by the voter unless he is physically unable tosign, in which case his own mark acknowledged by a witness shall besufficient signature. The State Board is authorized to conduct a pilotprogram, under which electronic notice may be provided by electronic mail orsuch other electronic means as may be permitted by the State Board and signedby the voter in a manner consistent with the Uniform Electronic TransactionsAct (§ 59.1-479 et seq.). The general registrar shall enter the new name onthe registration records and issue the voter a new voter registration card.

(Code 1950, § 24-81; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-51; 1993, c. 641; 2003, c. 1015.)