Registering To Vote

Becoming Eligible To Vote

Registration

Preparing To Vote

Disclosure of the money raised to finance political campaigns is necessary to allow voters to know who is funding political communications. Voters need to be able to hold those in office accountable and prevent corruption.

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Registering To Vote

Qualifications

United States Citizen
18 years old by Election Day
Resident of the state, county, and town 30 days proceeding Election Day
Not jailed or paroled for a felony conviction
April 18, 2018 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order allowing Parolees to vote. Read the full order at this link.

How To Register

A voter may register in person at the board of elections or by mail. Mail registration applications are available at all post offices, town clerk offices, or the board of elections. To download the application in Adobe Acrobat format, select this link.

Applications must be postmarked no later than the 25th day before the election in which you seek to vote. The application must be received by the Board of Elections no later than the 20th day before such election.

If you move within the county your change of address must be received at least 20 days before the election.

You will receive an acknowledgment notice from the board of elections upon approval of your application. This notice will inform you of your election district and the location of your polling place.

Changing Enrollment

Amended §§5-304 & 5-604, Election Law
Provides that any change of enrollment after February fourteenth shall take effect seven days after the
succeeding June primary.
EFFECTIVE DATE 09/26/2019