As National Voter Registration Day arrives on Sept. 16, local organizers across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia are being urged to pay close attention to updated guidelines that shape how community drives can legally and effectively help citizens get on the rolls.

In the District of Columbia, applications submitted by mail, online, or through a registration drive must be received 21 days before Election Day.

While the city does not require training or prior notification for drives, organizers are prohibited from paying participants based on the number of forms they collect. The D.C. Board of Elections offers voter registration training, materials, and even attendance at community events when schedules allow.

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