New York General Election

New York offers online voter registration.To register online in New York, you need a NY.Gov ID. If you have previously used NY.Gov with another agency, you may use the same login to access the Online Voter Registration portal. If you have not used NY.Gov, you will need to create an account.You will be asked to provide your New York State-issued ID number. If you don’t have a New York State-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration application online, but you will have to show ID the first time you vote. You can also submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the New York State Board of Elections website or contacting your local election office.

View official ballot information on the New York State Board of Elections website, if available.

State Board of Elections40 North Pearl Street, Ste. 5 Albany, NY 12207-2729Telephone: (800) 367-8683

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

To register in New York you must: be a United States citizen be a resident of the state of New York and the county, city, or village in which you register for at least 30 days before the election in which you votebe 18 years old (you may pre-register at 16 or 17 but cannot vote until you are 18)not be in prison for a felony convictionnot be adjudged mentally incompetent by a courtnot claim the right to vote elsewhere

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in New York. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

Use the National Voter Registration FormPrint and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.Box 6 - ID Number: When submitting your application by mail in New York, you are required to provide your valid New York State driver's license, permit, or ID number. If you do not have a New York State-issued ID, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you have not been issued any of these numbers, indicate NONE.Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are required to register with a party to participate in New York partisan primary elections. You should register with the party whose primary you would like to vote in.Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.Review the "Who can register to vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.Sign the form.Send the completed form to your local election office.If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing your registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: A current and valid photo identification OR A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. More information here.