If that were the case then the law wouldn't require that males who attain the age of 18 must register for the selective service (draft). You're not automatically registered. I can't see it happening either, not unless American's become more comfortable with the government knowing who they are automatically. Probably not many remember the general amazement and dismay when it became a requirement that all born in this country be registered with the social security administration and given an ssn number. When that happened people were yelling and screaming that the next thing was big brother and computer chips buried in your skin to track your whereabouts...

>So it all still means that you guys don't get invitations when you need to vote? And aren't registered automatically when you qualify by age?

Also, Americans move around too much to get an invitation. Sheesh, half the time my mail can't find me. The government or electoral bodies would need to know where I am at all times in order to send me an invitation. They only know my address is I submit it in order to update my voter registration after a move. Registering to vote is not a requirement that is enforced on us. It is considered a priviledge and not mandatory.