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Any registered voter whose name has been changed by marriage or court action shall be entitled to have the change of name recorded on the registration records of the local board, and upon the recording, shall be entitled to vote thereafter under the changed name. The local board shall immediately notify the secretary of state of the action.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 17. Elections § 17-9.1-18. Change of name - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-17-elections/ri-gen-laws-sect-17-9-1-18/
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