# 28 C.F.R. § 72.4 (2026): Where sex offenders must register

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P72_S72_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 72.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Where sex offenders must register
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 72: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION / § 72.4: § 72.4   Where sex offenders must register.

## Text

A sex offender must register, and keep the registration current, in each jurisdiction in which the offender resides, is an employee, or is a student. For initial registration purposes only, a sex offender must also register in the jurisdiction in which convicted if that jurisdiction is different from the jurisdiction of residence.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 72.1 (2026) § 72.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P72_S72_1.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 72.2 (2026) § 72.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P72_S72_2.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 72.3 (2026) § 72.3   Applicability of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P72_S72_3.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 72.4 (2026) § 72.4   Where sex offenders must register.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P72_S72_4.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 72.5 (2026) § 72.5   How long sex offenders must register.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P72_S72_5.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 72.6 (2026) § 72.6   Information sex offenders must provide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P72_S72_6.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 72.7 (2026) § 72.7   How sex offenders must register and keep the registration current.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P72_S72_7.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 72.8 (2026) § 72.8   Liability for violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P72_S72_8.md)

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