Massachusetts § 42F - Affidavits of registration from registrants residing in other cities or towns

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 42F — Affidavits of registration from registrants residing in other cities or towns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 42F. Affidavits of registration from registrants residing in other cities or towns

Section 42F. At every registration session held pursuant to this chapter, a registrar or assistant registrar shall receive affidavits of registration from registrants who reside in any other city or town of the commonwealth. The registrars shall forthwith transmit any such completed affidavits of registration to the registrars of the city or town where such registrant claims to reside, and said registrars shall receive such affidavits as provided in sections forty-six to forty-seven B, inclusive. All registration agencies shall use the registration affidavit form prescribed by the state secretary under section thirty-six.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 42F

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 42F cover?

Section 42F ("Affidavits of registration from registrants residing in other cities or towns") 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 § 42F?

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