Virginia § 24.2-419 - Extended time for certain persons to register by mail
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 24.2-419 — Extended time for certain persons to register by mail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24.2-419. Extended time for certain persons to register by mail
The registration application of the following persons may accompany an application for an absentee ballot and shall be on a form prescribed by the State Board, on a federal postcard application, or on a federal write-in absentee ballot:
1. Any member of a uniformed service, as defined in § 24.2-452, who is on active duty;
2. Any spouse or dependent residing with a person listed in subdivision 1; and
3. Any person temporarily residing outside the United States.
The registration application from a person listed in subdivisions 1 and 2 may be accepted notwithstanding the provisions of § 24.2-416 if they are eligible to be registered and if, by reason of active duty, they are normally absent from the city or county in which they reside.
Code 1950, § 24-68; 1952, c. 341; 1958, c. 576; 1960, c. 288; 1962, c. 536; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-48; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 205; 1972, c. 620; 1974, c. 428; 1977, c. 490; 1980, c. 639; 1989, c. 138; 1992, c. 433; 1993, c. 641; 1995, c. 296; 2002, cc. 785, 819; 2004, c. 410; 2012, c. 353.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 24.2-419
What does Code of Virginia § 24.2-419 cover?
Section 24.2-419 ("Extended time for certain persons to register by mail") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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