Chapter 14. Online Transactions Voter Registration Changes Effective January 1, 2023, the VOTES ACT requires the RMV to remove the " opt out " for voting from the driver licensing application. Applicants that wish to opt out may contact their town/ municipality directly. Information on all eligible applicants will automatically be sent to the Secretary of the Commonwealth (SoC) for voter registration. The option to decline to register to vote will be removed from the application (paper and online). In addition, the deadline to register to vote will be reduced from 21 days to 10 days before an election. Voter Registration Process All applicants for a Learner's Permit, Driver's License, or MA ID must indicate whether they are a US citizen. If they answer " Yes " and they provide the proper identification that proves US citizenship, the RMV will automatically submit their information to the SoC and they will receive a Voter Registration Receipt (see sample below). Note: If an applicant answers " No " to the US citizen question, but presents documents showing US citizenship, their information will be sent to the SoC. 12/22