West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 153 - Secretary Of State
Title 153 – Procedural Rules of the West Virginia Secretary of State encompasses a comprehensive set of regulations governing various administrative processes within the Secretary of State's office. These rules are codified under Agency 153 in the West Virginia Code of State Rules.
📘 Overview of Title 153
Title 153 is divided into multiple series, each addressing specific areas of administrative procedure. Key series include:
Series 153-01: Electronic Filing and Formatting of Rules – Establishes guidelines for the electronic submission and formatting of rules by state agencies.(regulations.justia.com)
Series 153-02: Fees Relating to Electronic Records – Details the fees associated with accessing and processing electronic records.(law.cornell.edu)
Series 153-03: Voter Registration at the Division of Motor Vehicles – Outlines procedures for voter registration through the DMV.(casetext.com)
Series 153-05: Voter Registration List Maintenance by the Secretary of State – Provides guidelines for maintaining accurate voter registration lists.(law.cornell.edu)
Series 153-06: Filing and Formatting Rules and Related Documents for Publication in the State Register – Specifies requirements for submitting documents for publication.(law.cornell.edu)
Series 153-10: Loan and Grant Programs Under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) – Addresses funding for voting equipment and systems.(regulations.justia.com)
Series 153-16: Uniform Commercial Code Electronic Filing – Governs electronic filing under the UCC.(law.cornell.edu)
Series 153-50: Schedule of Fees – Lists fees for various services provided by the Secretary of State's office.
🧭 Accessing Title 153
You can explore the full text of Title 153 and its individual series through the following resources:
West Virginia Secretary of State – Administrative Law Division: Official portal for accessing the Code of State Rules. (apps.sos.wv.gov)(apps.sos.wv.gov)
Cornell Legal Information Institute: Provides a user-friendly interface for viewing the series and sections. (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Recent Updates
Notable recent updates to Title 153 include:
Series 153-55: Minimum Standards for Election Administration, Infrastructure, and Security – Established in response to Senate Bill 522 (2023), this rule sets cyber and physical security standards for election infrastructure. (regulations.justia.com)
Series 153-50: Schedule of Fees – Specifies the commissioning fee for Notary Public applicants at $52, effective July 1, 2014. (nationalnotary.org)
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