Guam § 9124 - Overseas Citizens.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 9124 — Overseas Citizens., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9124. Overseas Citizens.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 9123 of this Chapter respecting residency, any citizen of the
United States living outside of the United States shall be considered a resident of Guam and shall have the
right to register according to the terms of this Chapter; provided, that:
(1) immediately before abandoning the Guam domicile, he or she would have met all
qualifications, except for the qualification relating to minimum voting age;
(2) he or she has complied with all registration requirements;
(3) he or she does not maintain a domicile, is not registered to vote, and is not voting in any other
U.S. jurisdiction; and
(4) the overseas registrant maintains the intent to return to Guam.
(b) A person loses his residency on Guam if he or she applies to register to vote or votes in an election
held in another U.S. jurisdiction by absentee ballot or in person.
(c) No person who is registered to vote in another U.S. jurisdiction may vote in Guam until his or her
name has been requested by the Commission to be removed from that jurisdiction’s election rolls. The
Commission shall provide affidavit forms for the removal of names of voters from election rolls of other
U.S. jurisdictions.
(d) The rules herein shall be clearly displayed on every application for an absentee ballot, and at every
registration and voting site on Guam.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 9124
What does Guam Code Annotated § 9124 cover?
Section 9124 ("Overseas Citizens.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 9124?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 9124" (Guam). 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 Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 9124 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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