I don't want to speak for the GR community, but I believe an explanation for the need to replace the existing application would go a long way in calming my own ire toward this new one. I actually think this application will work IF the size issue is resolved. So, how do we cut 1.5" off of this one to make it fit our standard files:

1. On question 1, replace SSN "None" language (and the line) with a check box and the word "None" placed beside the words "Social security number". Space savings: .25"

2. On question 2, remove "See instructions" in both cases. Reasonable people will know to "See instructions," unreasonable ones won't be convinced by the suggestion. Space savings: .125"

3. On question 3, move "E-mail address" above the line (or shorten the line and put it next to it). Space savings: .125"

4. On question 5, "mentally incapiciated" qestion could be a single line. Move "If YES" language and date boxes up to the first line. Form is redundant (asks same question twice). Space savings: .125"

4. On question 6, remove "If Yes, ..." bold-italic line. The applicant just checked "Yes" above, seeing the line there should be enough prompt to fill in the blanks. OR move the "If Yes" language up to the first line after "Previous Voter Registration Information) Either way, space savings: .25"

5. Removing the question numbers themselves (they don't mean anything to the applicant) allows you to  reduce the top/bottom padding for each box and would save another .100" to .125" inch per box. Space savings: ~.660"

Total space savings with all of these changes: 1.535" (Room to spare!)

OR: You could also shrink the from 1.25" simply by moving question 6 below question 7 for ease of separation by GR staff and then you'd only need to find an additional .25" from one of suggestions above to get back to the original form size.

Thank you for your time and consideration. Good luck!