OAR 165-005-0160: Electronic Voter Registration System

(1) This rule adopts the electronic voter registration system a qualified individual can use to complete and submit a registration electronically. (2) Access to the electronic voter registration system is provided online at www.oregonvotes.gov and during covered transactions with the Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV). (3) For purposes of this rule, a “qualified individual” is defined as a US Citizen that is a resident of Oregon and at least 16 years old, and: (a) Who has a valid Oregon driver license, driver permit or state identification card, including an electronic signature image on file with DMV; or (b) Who has a valid Social Security number. (4) For purposes of this rule a “covered transaction” is defined as an application for or renewal of an Oregon driver license, driver permit, state identification card or a change of address. (5) The electronic voter registration system can be used by electors to: (a) Register for the first time in the state; and (b) Update address, contact information or party information on an existing registration. (6) If a registrant does not have a valid Oregon driver license, driver permit or state identification card, they must provide the final four digits of their Social Security number and an image of their signature to electronically submit a registration through www.oregonvotes.gov. (7) The electronic voter registration system shall create an electronic time and date record at the time the registration is completed which shall be deemed the time submitted for voter registration purposes if the registration is accepted by the county elections official. All times and dates referenced are in Pacific Time. (8) If the registrant has a valid Oregon driver license, driver permit or state identification card an image of the registrant’s electronic signature captured by DMV will be delivered to the county elections official with the registrant’s electronically submitted registration. (9) The county elections official will review the submission and either accept the registration, reject the application, or contact the registrant for additional information. (10) If the signature obtained is insufficient, the county elections official shall contact the registrant to obtain a sufficient signature. An elector is not eligible to vote a ballot until complete registration information, including a sufficient signature or signature stamp attestation is accepted by the county elections official.