Register To Vote Nyc 2024

Registering to Vote in New York: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Register

In-Person

You can register to vote in person at your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) on any business day throughout the year.

Online

If you have a valid ID from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), you can register to vote online by downloading the application, completing the form, signing it, and mailing it to your local board of elections.

By Mail

If you do not have a New York State DMV ID, you can register to vote by mail by downloading the application, completing the form, signing it, and mailing it to your local board of elections. You will need to provide proof of residency, such as a utility bill or bank statement.

Eligibility Requirements

To register to vote in New York State, you must:

* Be a New York City resident for at least 30 days. * Be at least 16 years old. (You can pre-register to vote at 16 or 17, but you must be 18 to vote.)

Deadlines

The deadline to register to vote for federal, state, and local elections is generally 25 days before the election. However, there may be different deadlines for special elections.