(1) The return/ verification envelope is used by the elector to mail or return the voted ballot to the proper election administrator and it shall be in substantially the same form as prescribed by the secretary of state.

(2) The face of the envelope should have the address of the election administrator both as return address and, in larger type, as mailing address. The words "POSTMASTER: OFFICIAL BALLOT - DO NOT DELAY" should also appear.

(3) In the upper-right hand corner should be the words "Place Sufficient Postage Here (1st Class) " enclosed in a box to indicate stamp placement.

(4) The flap side of the envelope should show by corner brackets where the elector's name and address is to be placed with the following words printed immediately below: "POSTAL CARRIER: DO NOT DELIVER TO THIS ADDRESS--(SEE OTHER SIDE) ."

(5) Beside this space an affidavit shall be printed substantially in one of the following forms:

(a)

 

Voter's Affidavit

 

"I, the undersigned, hereby swear/affirm that I am registered to vote in Montana or that I am entitled to vote in this election because of special provisions; that I have not voted another ballot; that I have completed this ballot in secret; and that the address listed on this envelope is my correct address (or if it is not, my correct mailing address is: __________________________) . I understand that attempting to vote more than once is a violation of Montana election laws.   I further understand that failure to complete the information below will invalidate my ballot."

_________________________                                     _________________________

        (Signature of Elector)                                                           (Today's Date)

 

or

 

(b)

 

Voter's Affidavit

 

I,        the undersigned, hereby swear/affirm that I am registered to vote in Montana or that I am entitled to vote in this election because of special provisions; that I have not voted another ballot; that I have completed this ballot in secret; and that the address listed on this envelope is my correct address (or if the address is not correct, I have completed a change of address form which I have enclosed in this envelope) . I understand that attempting to vote more than once is a violation of Montana election laws.   I further understand that failure to complete the information below will invalidate my ballot.

_________________________                             _________________________

       (Signature of Elector)                                                    (Today's Date)