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In reply to the discussion: Maybe you think you have your birth certificate but don't. Heads up: [View all]Wiz Imp
(9,916 posts)39. FYI, the bill does not require already registered voters to re-register and show the documentation..
It would only apply to new registrations and/or people who need to update their registration due to moving etc.
https://www.factcheck.org/2026/03/qa-on-the-save-america-act/
Would registered voters be required to reregister with proper documentation to vote?
Theres no requirement in the bill for all registered voters to reregister. However, if a voter did need to reregister for other reasons, such as moving or changing their name, they would have to show documentation proving their citizenship. Under any method of voter registration in a State, the State shall not accept and process an application to register to vote in an election for Federal office unless the applicant presents documentary proof of United States citizenship with the application, the legislation says.
Theres no requirement in the bill for all registered voters to reregister. However, if a voter did need to reregister for other reasons, such as moving or changing their name, they would have to show documentation proving their citizenship. Under any method of voter registration in a State, the State shall not accept and process an application to register to vote in an election for Federal office unless the applicant presents documentary proof of United States citizenship with the application, the legislation says.
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I have the original which is on what seems to be tissue paper. It spells my middle name wrong and has bugged me all of
efhmc
Friday
#55
I needed to get a copy a short time ago. It was an easy process and took only a few weeks. Do it now!
Scrivener7
Friday
#2
Certified copies of birth certificates will have the raised seal on the paper
bucolic_frolic
Friday
#3
I would think fingerprints and toeprints would work. They don't change much with age, except to grow larger. nt
eppur_se_muova
Friday
#56
Will these documents be required when we vote or only when someone registers to vote?
Katinfl
Friday
#11
I don't think it does, but I remember reading that if you hadn't voted within a year they take you
travelingthrulife
Friday
#44
It is clearly a poll tax. Why is this even a thing our supposed Constitutional
travelingthrulife
Friday
#45
I kept my last name because I liked it. I was surprised to hear how much
travelingthrulife
Friday
#48
yup discovered just that myself about 20 years ago when I was getting my passport. nt
Javaman
Friday
#20
If this passes, the mess it will create (intentionally of course) will be significant
themaguffin
Friday
#24
Yes. I keep screaming at tv when some advocate fails to state clearly CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE
hlthe2b
Friday
#26
In Oregon, a birth certificate and a certificate of live birth are the same thing.
valleyrogue
Friday
#35
FYI, the bill does not require already registered voters to re-register and show the documentation..
Wiz Imp
Friday
#39