Washington § 29A.08.630 - Return of inactive voter to active status — Cancellation of registration.

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§ 29A.08.630. Return of inactive voter to active status — Cancellation of registration.

(1) The county auditor shall return an inactive voter to active voter status if, prior to the passage of two federal general elections, the voter:
(a) Notifies the auditor of a change of address;
(b) Responds to a confirmation notice with information that he or she continues to reside at the registration address; or
(c) Votes or attempts to vote in a primary, special election, or general election.
(2) If the inactive voter fails to provide a notice or take an action as described in subsection (1) of this section, the auditor shall cancel the person's voter registration.
(3) The county auditor must cancel an inactive voter registration when:
(a) The county auditor receives and confirms information under RCW 29A.08.510 that the voter has died;
(b) The county auditor receives information under RCW 29A.08.135 that the voter has registered to vote in another state; or
(c) The county auditor receives a signed, written notification from the voter that the voter has moved out of the state or that the voter wishes to have their registration canceled. Prior to cancellation of such a registration the auditor shall verify that the signature on the notification matches the signature in the voter registration file.
[ 2026 c 212 s 2; 2023 c 466 s 25; 2009 c 369 s 31; 2004 c 267 s 131; 2003 c 111 s 241. Prior: 1994 c 57 s 39. Formerly RCW 29.10.075.]

Notes

Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
Severability—Effective date—1994 c 57: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.

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

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