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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A registered voter who has legally changed such voter’s own name by marriage or other legal means should apply to update such voter’s voter registration record with the new information.
(b) Such registered voter may apply to update such voter’s record on the day of a primary, general or special election at the polling place for the election district where such voter is registered or at the polling place for the election district for such voter’s new address in accordance with procedures as set forth by the State Election Commissioner.
(c) The State Election Commissioner shall set forth the procedures to implement subsection (b) of this section above in collaboration with the Department.
(d) Deadlines for registering to vote shall not apply to changes of name.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 15. Elections § 2048. Change of name - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-15-elections/de-code-sect-15-2048/
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