(1) The secretary of state may capture or reproduce the signature of an elector from a voter registration application or pursuant to section 307 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.307, and transmit the signature to the qualified voter file pursuant to section 509q.

    (2) The county, city, or township clerk may capture or reproduce the signature of an elector from a voter registration application and transmit the signature to the qualified voter file pursuant to section 509q.