You Can Vote

Even If You Can’t Sign Your Name

CA Elections Code § 354.5

 

You can make a mark

A mark must be accompanied by the written name of the person. The name must be written by a witness over the age of 18.

 

You can use a signature stamp

A signature stamp may only be used by a person who submits his or her affidavit of registration in the presence of a county elections official, using the signature stamp to sign the affidavit.

 

What can be on a signature stamp?

A) The actual signature of the person with a disability.

B) A mark or symbol adopted by the person with a disability.

C) A signature of the name of a person with a disability that is made by another person and is adopted by the person with the disability.

 

Who can use a signature stamp?

A) A person with a disability who, by reason of that disability is unable to write and owns a signature stamp.

B) A person using the signature stamp on behalf of the owner of the stamp, in the presence of the owner with the owner’s consent.

 

Disability Rights California

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