; or (B) requiring notarization or witness signature or other formal authentication (other than voter attestation) as a condition of the acceptance of the ballot by an election official. (2) Permitting certain requirements Notwithstanding paragraph (1)— (A) a State shall require an individual to meet signature verification in accordance with subsection (b); and (B) the State may impose a deadline for requesting the ballot and related voting materials from the appropriate State or local election official and for returning the ballot to the appropriate State or local election official. (b) Requiring signature verification (1) Requirement A State may not accept and process an absentee ballot submitted by any individual with respect to an election for Federal office unless the State verifies the identification of the individual by comparing the individual’s signature on the absentee ballot with the individual’s signature on the official list of registered voters in the State, in accordance with such procedures as the State may adopt (subject to the requirements of paragraph (2)). (2) Due process requirements (A) Notice and opportunity to cure discrepancy If an individual submits an absentee ballot and the appropriate State or local election official determines that a discrepancy exists between the signature on such ballot and the signature of such individual on the official list of registered voters in the State, such election official, prior to making a final determination as to the validity of such ballot, shall make a good faith effort to immediately notify such individual by mail, telephone, and (if available) electronic mail that— (i) a discrepancy exists between the signature on such ballot and the signature of such individual on the official list of registered voters in the State; (ii) such individual may provide the official with information to cure such discrepancy, either in person, by telephone, or by electronic methods