Secretary of State

Election Procedures

Chapter 2: Identification for Election Purposes

Effective Date: 03/21/2008 to 07/08/2008

Rule Type: Expired Emergency Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 002.0005.2.03212008

Wyoming Secretary of State

Rules for Identification for Election Purposes

CHAPTER 2

Section 1. Authority.

These rules are necessitated by Section 303 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 [hereafter referred to as HAVA], P.L. 107-252, and are authorized by W.S. 22-1-102(a)(xxxix) and 22-2-121(b) and (d).

Section 2. Purpose.

These rules are promulgated to assist state and local Wyoming election officials and employees in implementing the identification requirements for voters when they apply to register, for certain voters when they vote, and for voters who are challenged at the polls.

Section 3. Applicability.

These rules shall apply to all state and local election officials, employees, and poll workers by whatever designation involved in the conduct of the activities addressed and to all voters and prospective voters.

Section 4. Verification of Voter Information

The county clerk shall verify the voter information as provided in W.S. 22-3-104(f)(ii), using the statewide voter registration system. If the required information is found to be valid and sufficient for registration, the individual shall be registered. After January 1, 2006, such verification is mandatory before registration is effective.

Section 5. Content of Voter Registration Application and of Oath Form.

(a) The voter registration oath shall conform in substance to the voter registration oath in W.S. 22-3-103 although it may vary in other respects. The voter registration application may include school district and precinct numbers in accordance with W.S. 22-3-107 and other information; however, optional portions shall be marked as such.

Section 6. Definition of “Acceptable Identification.”

(a) Any one of the following documents shall constitute proof of the individual’s identity for the purpose of registering to vote and for voting. If the individual’s current residence address is included in the document, it shall also constitute proof of residency, if necessary. In the event of a challenge, if the residence address is not included in the document or if it is not current, the individual may be required to produce other documentation of his residence address in accordance with W.S. 22-3-118 or 22-15-101 through 109.

(i) United States Passport;

(ii) Driver’s License or Identification Card issued by any State or Outlying Possession of the United States;

(iii) Identification Card issued by the Federal Government, any State or Local Government, or an Agency thereof;

(iv) Photo Identification Card issued by the University of Wyoming, a Wyoming Community College, or a Wyoming Public School;

(v) United States Military Card;

(vi) Identification Card issued to a Dependent of a member of the United States Armed Forces.

(b) Any two or more of the following documents together shall constitute proof of the individual’s identity and residency, if necessary, for the purpose of registering to vote and for voting. In the event of a challenge, if the residence address is not included in the document or if it is not current, the individual may be required to produce other documentation of his residence address in accordance with W.S. 22-3-118 or 22-15-101 through 109.

(i) Certification of United States Citizenship;

(ii) Certificate of Naturalization;

(iii) United States Military Draft Record;

(iv) Voter’s Registration Card from another State or County;

(v) United States Social Security Card;

(vi) Certification of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State;

(vii) Original or certified copy of a birth certificate bearing an official seal; and

(viii) Any other form of identification issued by an official agency of the United States or a State.

(c) In the event of a challenge, the following documents, showing the individual’s name and address, are acceptable proof of identity and residency:

(i) Current utility bill;

(ii) Current bank statement;

(iii) Current government check;

(iv) Current paycheck;

(v) Any other current government document showing his name and address.