There are more than 5.5 million registered voters in NYC. Are you one of them?
You must be registered to vote to cast your ballot. The deadline to register for the June 28th election is June 3rd. So don’t wait!
Registering to vote in NYC
Here’s everything you need to know about registering to vote in NYC.
Eligibility
You are eligible to register to vote if you are:
- a U.S. citizen
- a New York City resident for at least 30 days
- at least 16 years old (you can pre-register to vote at 16 or 17, but you must be 18 to vote)
- Starting December 22, 2022, lawful permanent residents of NYC (including green card holders and people authorized to work in NYC) can also register to vote in city elections. More info to come.
How to Register
There are several ways to register to vote. Here are your options:
If you have a New York State ID
You can register to vote online with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles. You will need a valid New York State driver license, permit, or non-driver ID, along with the last four digits of your social security number to begin. Register to vote online.
If you do not have a New York State ID
You can complete a voter registration form and mail it to the Board of Elections. You can also visit your Borough Board of Elections office to register in person.
Download voter registration form
Find your local NYC Board of Elections office
No state ID and no printer?
With TurboVote, you can digitally fill out a form and have them print and mail it to you, so you can sign and return to the Board of Elections. The platform also works on mobile, so you don’t even need a computer.
Get started with print-free registration
Pre-register to vote in NYC
If you are 16 or 17 years old, you can pre-register to vote! After pre-registering, you will automatically become registered on your 18th birthday. What could be a better present than that?
To pre-register, just follow the instructions above on registering to vote in NYC.
Translated Voter Registration Forms
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs has provided additional translations of voter registration forms in the following languages. These forms must be completed in English.
বাংলা | 繁體中文 | 한국어 | Español | العربية |
Polski | Kreyòl Ayisyen | Français | Русский язык | اردو |
Eλληνικά | Italiano | Tagalog | Shqip | אידיש |
Key Dates
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Early Voting - Assembly District 58
Sat, May 14, 2022 - Sun, May 22, 2022 -
Special Election Day - Assembly District 58
Tue, May 24, 2022 -
Voter Registration Deadline
Fri, June 3, 2022 -
Early Voting
Sat, June 18, 2022 - Sun, June 26, 2022