Registration
Registering is the first step to voting. You can check your registration status, update your registration, or register for the first time using the resources below.
How to Register or Update Your Registration
Who Can Register to Vote
To qualify for voter registration in New York State, you must:
- be a United States Citizen;
- be 18 years old (you may pre-register at 16 or 17 but cannot vote until you are 18);
- be a resident of this state and the county, city or village for at least 30 days before the election;
- not be in prison for a felony conviction;
- not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court;
- not claim the right to vote elsewhere
If you are unsure if you are already registered to vote, you can check your registration status here.
When Should I Update My Registration?
You’ll need to update your registration when:
- You move
- You change your name
- You change your political party preference
Registration and Voting Deadlines
Learn more by visiting the New York State Board of Elections website.