950 CMR 49.09
Form of Certificate
The certificate of confidential registration must contain the signatures ofa majorityofthe board of
registrars (a facsimile stamp may be used). Where applicable, the town seal shall also be affixed to
the certificate. The form of the certificate should be substantially as follows:
CONFIDENTIAL REGISTRATION
Name of City or Town
Valid only for: Election Date
Registration number
Polling Location
(Seal of Town) (if applicable)
Signatures of Registrars
Name
Name
Name
This certificate must be brought with you to the polling location identified above whenyougo to vote.
NOTE TO CERTIFICATE HOLDER:
Please be aware that your confidential voter registration may expire if certain conditions are not met.
If you have received confidential registration because:
° you have a court order granting protection, it will expire 60 days from the date when the court
order expires, unless you provide the registrar with proof that the court order has been
extended;
° you are a resident in a shelter, it will expire one year and 60 days from the date on the shelter
director’s letter confirming residency, unless you provide the registrar with a new letter from
the director of the shelter.
WARNING TO ELECTION OFFICERS: The name and address of this confidential voter are not
a public record and should not be announced even if you recognize this person. A primary or election
officer who makes any statement or gives any information in regard to a confidential registration
certificate shallbe punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than
one year. M.G.L. c. 56, § 14.