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Any request for a mail-in application for assistance must include a mail-in voter registration application. When an authorized representative is applying on another individual's behalf, the local agency is to offer a mail-in application. In both situations, the bottom of the certification form is to be completed accordingly.

VI. Voter Registration Application Sites - Local social services agencies are required to offer voter registration application services at each local office (including satellite offices) for applicants/recipients of TANF, SNAP, and Medicaid assistance. Voter registration application services are to be offered by out stationed staff accepting TANF, SNAP and/or Medicaid applications.

VII. Reporting

A. Local agencies must report monthly, on Fusion, https://fusion.dss.virginia.gov/bp/BP-Home/VOTER-REGISTRATION the number of voter registration applications submitted to their local registrar. B. Reports must be submitted electronically by the 15th of each month for registrations submitted the preceding month.

It is important that EWs submit all voter registration applications to the agency coordinator as soon as possible after completion by the client.

VIII. Restoration of Rights - For individuals who have lost the right to vote, they may contact the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth. To request restoration of their civil rights, they may apply online at www.restore.virginia.gov, call (804) 692-0104, or return a completed Restoration of Rights form [https://www.restore.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/restoration-of- rights/pdf/Restoration-of-Rights-Contact-Form-3-16-2021.pdf ] to:

Secretary of the Commonwealth Restoration of Rights Division P.O. Box 2454 Richmond, Virginia 23218

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