Ind. Code ch. 3-7-26.7

in effect

Ind. Code § 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.

Ind. Code § 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.

Ind. Code § 3-7-26.7-3 "Bureau"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the bureau of motor vehicles created by IC 9-14-7-1. As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 3-7-26.7-4 Submission of voter registration application

Sec. 4. 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. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 3-7-26.7-5 Establishment of secure website; requirements for website

Sec. 5. (a) The secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division, shall establish a secure website to permit individuals described in section 1 of this chapter to submit applications under this chapter. (b) The secure website 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. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 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 website 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 website must display a message advising the applicant to review and correct all errors, and that there was an error validating the driver's license or identification card entered by the applicant. The website may not permit the applicant to continue the registration process unless the bureau is able to confirm that the number entered belongs to an individual. As added by P.L.120-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.64-2014, SEC.10; P.L.9-2024, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 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.

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