Register to Vote

Exercise your right as an American citizen — register to vote. You can also use this online service to join a political party, change your party designation, or update your name and address on file with the Board of Elections.

To qualify for voter registration in New York State, you must:
 

• be a United States Citizen;

• be 18 years old (you may pre-register at 16 or 17 but cannot vote until you are 18);

• be a resident of this state and the county, city or village for at least 30 days before the election;

• not be in prison for a felony conviction;

• not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court;

• not claim the right to vote elsewhere

 

To register online, you will need:
 

• NYS driver license, permit, or non-driver ID card

• ZIP Code currently on record with the DMV

• Social security number

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Completed applications are sent to local County or City Board of Elections for approval and processing. Contact your County Board of Elections if you haven't gotten a response within six weeks.