Mailing a Mississippi voter registration: deadline, ID fields, and legal risks families should know
Helping a loved one register to vote by mail in Mississippi? Two things matter most: timing and identification. Here's what you need to know about the 30-day deadline, the ID fields on the form, and the legal consequences of submitting false information.
The Mississippi voter registration form requires you to complete all sections and mail it to your county Circuit Clerk at least 30 days before the election. That 30-day window is what families need to plan around. Don't wait until the last minute - the deadline is tied to the election date, not whenever you get around to it.
The application has a specific ID line asking for a Mississippi driver's license number. No license? The form says to list the last four digits of the Social Security number instead. When helping someone fill this out, focus on that exact field - either the Mississippi driver's license number goes there, or the last four of the SSN.
Warning: The form warns that false voter registration is a felony, with a penalty of up to five (5) years in prison and/or a fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000).
That felony warning exists for good reason: everything on the form must be accurate. When helping someone, slow down on the parts people tend to rush - names, addresses, the ID field. Don't guess. Better to pause and confirm than submit a form with details you're unsure about.
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