Modernizing voter registration with automatic voter registration

Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) helps eligible voters register or update their voter registration as part of other everyday interactions with government services. It’s also known as Motor Voter programs. This best practice guide is based on our work supporting implementation with many states across the country.

Following these guidelines will make your implementation more successful by ensuring:

• Voter registration questions don’t slow DMV transactions
• People answer questions accurately
• Ineligible people don’t mistakenly register

These guidelines are for anyone writing questions and instructions for motor vehicle
department transactions, including:

• State election officials
• Motor vehicle department staff
• Advocates