Online Voter Registration is Now Available

New Yorkers can register to vote and update voter information online in just a few easy steps.

Prepare to Register

Qualifications to Register

Find out if you are eligible to register to vote in New York State.

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Unsure if You're Already Registered?

Check your New York State voter registration status online.

Check Status

Ways to Register

Register Online

Use the Board of Elections’ Online Voter Registration system to register to vote or to make changes to your voter registration information.

Register In-Person

Register in-person at your county board of elections, any New York State Agency-Based voter registration center, or the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Register by Mail

Enter your name into the Board of Elections' mailer list or call 1-800-FOR-VOTE to request an application, then mail the completed form to your county board of elections.

Important Registration Deadlines

Find deadlines for registering to vote, updating voter registration information and absentee or military/overseas voting timetables, as well as a calendar of official dates for General and Primary Elections, and early voting.

View Registration Deadlines

Registration Resources

County Boards of Elections

Search the County Board database to get your county board contact information.

Change or Update Your Registration

Change your name/address, party enrollment, or cancel your registration.

Request a New Voter Registration Card

Guidance on replacing a voter registration card.

Exterior of the NYS Capitol building in Albany, NY

Felon Registration Rights

Voting rights for persons convicted of a felony upon release from incarceration.

Victims of Domestic Violence

Guidance on how to apply for a confidential voter registration.

A section of the voter registration form that identifies the parties. Democratic, Republican, other.

Voter Registration Forms

English, Spanish and accessible versions of the NYS Voter Registration Form.

Stay Informed Sign Up For Email Alerts

Subscribe to the Board of Elections’ email alert system to receive updates on election dates and deadlines, voting machine demonstrations, Commissioner meetings, and more.