How Are Deceased Voters Removed From The Voter Registration Database?

In order to maintain an accurate voter database, the Registrar of Voters continually updates the voter registration records to account for the unfortunate situation of a deceased voter. Upon notification of the deceased party, the Registrar of Voters cancels that voter record. The Registrar of Voters office receives notification through the following methods:

• Returned mail that is marked “Deceased”.
• Periodic death records provided by the Health Care Agency.
• The “Calvoter Deceased List”, which is a list of deceased voters provided by the California Secretary of State’s office multiple times a year.
• The Registrar of Voters office checks the obituaries listed in the newspapers daily.
• The roster index correction request, which is available at the polling places on election day.
• The Registrar of Voters office also cancels inactive voters who have not participated in two consecutive federal general elections, pursuant to California Elections Code 2226.
• Notification from a family member, including the name, address and date of death of the deceased.
• How do I notify the Registrar of Voters office of a deceased voter?
  Click here for more information on how to notify the Registrar of Voters office.