The California Secretary of State periodically provides written guidance and information to the state's county elections officials to help ensure a smooth electoral process.

The written advisories -- known as CCROVs since they are directed to County Clerks & Registrars of Voters -- are posted here shortly after they are provided to county elections officials. Electronic copies of all CCROVs dating back to January 2, 2007, are posted here.

To obtain a copy of a CCROV issued in 2006 or earlier -- or if you have any questions or comments -- please email the Elections Division staff using our online form or call (916) 657-2166.

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12/29
Language Requirements: 14201, Language Minority Determinations(PDF)
12/29
Primary Election: Reporting Instructions for the January 2, 2018, 154-Day Report of Registration(PDF)
12/29
Initiative: 1839, Related to Ambulance Employees(PDF)
12/29
Initiative: 1838, Related to Farm Animals(PDF)
12/29
Publication: 2018 Elections Officers Digest(PDF)
12/26
Initiative: 1837, Related to Rent Control(PDF)
12/26
Primary Election: Notice of Offices(PDF)
12/21
Report of Registration: Contact Information and Newly Incorporated Cities Survey(PDF)
12/20
Initiative: Full Check of #1798, Related to the Legislature(PDF)
12/20
Regulations: Public Hearing: Conditional Voter Registration(PDF)
12/19
Voter Registration: 85814 Business Reply Mail Renewal Fees(PDF)
12/18
Initiative: 1836, Related to Consumer Privacy(PDF)
12/15
Initiative: 1835, Related to Education(PDF)
12/13
Initiative: 1834, Related to the Labor Code(PDF)
12/13
Initiative: 1833, Related to the Labor Code(PDF)
12/13
Initiative: 1832, Related to the Labor Code(PDF)
12/11
Survey: 2018 County Administered Elections(PDF)
12/08
VoteCal: Department of Motor Vehicles Change of Address (DMV COA) Guidance Document, December 8, 2017(PDF)
12/08
Voting Systems: OVSTA Monthly Update – December 2017(PDF)
12/04
Initiative: 1831, Related to Taxes and Bonds(PDF)
12/04
Voter Registration: Deadline to Order Voter Registration and Voter Notification Cards(PDF)