§11-20  Transfers; name changes; initiated
by clerk.  (a)  The clerks shall use all reliable and pertinent information
to keep the general register up to date.  The county clerks may request
information from, but are not limited to, the following sources:



(1)  The office of the lieutenant governor for any
change of name;



(2)  Courts for any changes of name, divorces,
separations, or other changes affecting voter status;



(3)  The department of health for marriages, deaths,
or other changes affecting voter status;



(4)  Utility companies concerning commencement or
changes of service;



(5)  Residential apartments, cooperative apartments,
and condominiums as to changes of occupancy.



In requesting the information the clerk shall give
reasonable notice and time for furnishing the information.



(b)  If the clerk has evidence indicating that
a voter's registration should be transferred, the clerk shall notify the person
by first-class mail of the intent to transfer registration.  The notification
shall include:



(1)  Any evidence that the clerk may have indicating
why a transfer or change should be made;



(2)  The residence, precinct, and district of the
voter according to current registration lists;



(3)  Any alleged new address, precinct, and district;



(4)  A reply form which shall contain a space for the
voter's agreement or objection to the transfer, the reasons for the objection
and space for the voter's signature;



(5)  Notice that unless the completed form is returned
not later than 4:30 p.m. on the fifteenth day after mailing, the transfer shall
be processed.



(c)  A voter may contest the transfer on or
before election day by presenting evidence that the voter actually resides at
the old address which, if found valid by the clerk or the board of
registration, shall entitle the voter to be returned to the old voting list.



(d)  Notwithstanding section 11-24, the clerk
may, at any time, transfer a voter's registration when notice of a change of
address is received by registration affidavit or other form or means approved
by the chief election officer. [L 1970, c 26, pt of §2; am L 1973, c 217,
§1(j); am L 1984, c 64, §1; am L 1994, c 119, §2]