Section 512.30  Disposition of Voter Registration Forms

a)         The completed declaration form shall be retained by DHS in a confidential manner separate from the client's DHS file for a minimum of 2 years.

b)         If the client has chosen to apply to register to vote, and completes the registration application prescribed by the Illinois State Board of Elections, the application shall be forwarded to the appropriate local election authority in a manner to protect the confidentiality of the client.

c)         Staff shall submit completed voter registration applications to the local election authority as follows:

1)         within 10 days after the date of receipt if received by DHS 5 or more days prior to the close of voter registration; or

2)         within 5 days if received 5 days or less from the close of voter registration.