The State representative checks that the declaration of candidacy is in order, pursuant to articles D. 4443-23 and D. 4443-24. He checks that the candidates meet the conditions defined in article D. 4443-20. A registration receipt is issued to each of the candidates in the regular application. The State representative notifies each of the candidates in the irregular application pair of his refusal to register by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, at the latest within five days of the application being submitted.