Overview
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:
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be a United States Citizen;
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be 18 years old (you may pre-register at 16 or 17 but cannot vote until you are 18);
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be a resident of this state and the county, city or village for at least 30 days before the election;
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not be in prison for a felony conviction;
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not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court;
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not claim the right to vote elsewhere
To register online, you will need:
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NYS driver license, permit, or non-driver ID card
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ZIP Code currently on record with the DMV
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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.
