Form:  The new format for the application to register to vote has some flaws.  The new form is higher by about one inch.  This doesn't sound like much but this creates a filing nightmare.  The taller application will quickly rip or become bent.  It will also create difficulty in finding application behind the taller applications.  In order to get the form somewhat close to our current application size we would have to bend the signinature portion backwards; other cards will get stuck in the fold.

Question # 6 Previous registration is now a part of the permanent application.  We will now need to copy the complete application black out the protected information before notifying other states that the voter has moved.   Some states require the notice to be mailed. This will be time consuming when registration volume is high.

Regulations:   Line 11 B page 1.  The application can not be denied even with the omission of the following: Gender, Social Security Number, U.S. citizenship, felony question, mentally incapacitated.  Now it states that if the voter signs the application (affirmation)  that  is enough to allow them to be registered.  Most people who are registering NEVER READ THE AFFIRMATION SOME DON'T UNDERSTAND ENGLISH and would be signing this section not understanding that false information is punishable by a felony and large fines.

Line 41 C.  Pertaining to middle name if the voter doesn't provide one or fails to indicate none the Registrar shall :

1.  Attempt to call to get the name  a.  If application indicates there is no middle name we process the application. b. The applicant indicates he has a middle name and verbally gives it to the Registrar (the Registrar then denies the application????) This is what it says so why bother calling in the first place.

2.  If the registrar is unable to contact the applicant and unable to determine if the application is complete the Registrar shall give the benifit of the doubt and process the application. So why is the registrar calling in the first place.  Please remove A and B they make no sense.

Line 11 D page 2.  A general registrar shall not change information provided by an applicant on an applicaiton for voter registration without written authorization signed by the applicant.  Wouldn't getting a middle name or checking a box indicating None be changing the application.  Registrars call potential voters for various reasons.  One being unable to read the applicants writing.  We will mark the form so that we can read the information. Should I just deny 80% of my applications due to the wording of section D?  Please remove D or word it differently.