R 168.254 Actions following confirmation notice.

Rule 4. (1) If the voter returns the notice, depending on the response, the clerk shall take 1 of the following actions: (a) If the individual confirms they reside at their registration address, the clerk shall indicate the individual confirmed their residency in the voter registration database. The individual is returned to active status. (b) If the individual confirms a new address that is still within the same jurisdiction, the clerk shall update the individual’s address in the voter registration database, update the individual’s master card as required by the act, and send the individual a new voter information card. The individual is returned to active status. (c) If the individual confirms a new address that is outside of the jurisdiction, the clerk shall cancel the individual’s registration and update the individual’s master card as required by the act. (2) If the voter fails to return the notice but engages in election activity, the individual is returned to active status in the voter registration database. (3) If a voter fails to return the notice and does not engage in election activity, the individual remains registered to vote but maintains a verify status. (4) If the notice is returned by the post office as undeliverable, the clerk shall update the voter’s status in the voter registration database but take no registration cancellation action. If after the expiration of the waiting period the individual has not engaged in any election activity, the individual’s registration shall be cancelled by the secretary of state in the voter registration database. The clerk shall update the voter’s master card as required by the act.