Massachusetts § 4A - Notifying residents of opportunity to register

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 4A — Notifying residents of opportunity to register, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4A. Notifying residents of opportunity to register

Section 4A. During the course of the annual listing of residents, the registrars shall notify residents of the opportunity to register as voters and shall provide residents with assistance in registering to vote. Said registrars may, for this purpose provide to such residents in the course of such listing, forms for affidavits of voter registration prescribed by the state secretary pursuant to section thirty-six, which registrants shall complete during the listing or by return mail. Said registrars shall in any event make such forms available upon request for all eligible residents who are not registered voters.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 4A

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 4A cover?

Section 4A ("Notifying residents of opportunity to register") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 4A?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 4A" (Massachusetts). 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 Massachusetts law?

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How does Massachusetts § 4A apply to my situation?

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