Colorado § 1-2-603 - Notification that elector has moved and registered in different county.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 1-2-603 — Notification that elector has moved and registered in different county., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-2-603. Notification that elector has moved and registered in different county.
(1) If the elector registers to vote in another county, the county clerk and recorder of the elector's new county of residence shall transfer the elector's registration record from the old county if the elector provides a name and at least two of the following identifiers that match the elector's prior registration record: Date of birth, prior residence, driver's license or identification card number, or the last four digits of the elector's social security number.
(a) and (b) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2026.)
(c) The county clerk and recorder of the county of prior residence may send notice to the elector by forwardable mail to the elector's address of record. Any such notice shall have a returnable portion that has the return postage prepaid and is preaddressed to the sending county clerk and recorder, and shall include an area for the elector to indicate if the elector has moved to another county and wishes to have their registration record transferred from the old county.
(2) If a county clerk and recorder receives a notice from the secretary of state or from an election official in another state that the elector has registered to vote in another state, the county clerk and recorder of the county of prior residence shall cancel the registration record if the name and at least two of the following identifiers match: Date of birth, prior residence, driver's license or identification card number, or last four digits of social security number.
Source: L. 97: Entire part added with relocations, p. 466, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2009: (1) amended, (HB 09-1018), ch. 158, p. 683, § 5, effective August 5. L. 2010: (2) amended, (HB 10-1116), ch. 194, p. 832, § 7, effective May 5. L. 2026: Entire section amended, (HB 26-1113), ch. 267, p. 1489, § 12, effective June 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 1-2-303 (2) and (3) as it existed prior to 1997.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 1-2-603
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 1-2-603 cover?
Section 1-2-603 ("Notification that elector has moved and registered in different county.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Colorado § 1-2-603?
A common citation format is "Colorado Revised Statutes § 1-2-603" (Colorado). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Colorado law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Colorado official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Colorado attorney.
How does Colorado § 1-2-603 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Colorado can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Colorado.