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Register to vote with the online voter registration application from the New York Board of Elections.

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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).

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Check your registration status

Check your voter registration status with the voter look up tool from the State Board of Elections

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How To Register

Online

Register online in minutes with or without an ID at the Board of Elections' Online Voter Registration Portal. 

For primary elections, New York has a closed primary system. That means you must be registered with a political party to vote in that party's primary election.

By Mail

Download and fill out a form. Sign it by hand and then mail it to the Board of Elections.
Forms must be received 10 days before Election Day.

Registration forms are available in multiple languages. For additional languages see 'In-Language Voter Registration Forms' below. 

Call 1-866-VOTE-NYC or email vote@boe.nyc.ny.us to request one by mail.

In-Person

Register at your local Board of Elections office.

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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.

Update your registration

You can update your voter registration by submitting a new voter registration form to the Board of Elections. Reasons to update your registration:

  • You changed your name.
  • You moved within NYC.
  • You want to update your party affiliation.

Organ Donation

You can register to donate your organs and tissues on your voter registration form! For more information on organ donation, visit the New York State Donate Life™ Registry’s Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

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.

Key Dates

  • Change of Address Deadline (General)

    Mon, October 19, 2026

  • Voter Registration Deadline

    Sat, October 24, 2026

  • Mail Ballot Request Deadline - Online or Mail

    Sat, October 24, 2026

  • Early Voting Period

    Sat, October 24, 2026 - Sun, November 1, 2026
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Top FAQs

Do I have to join a political party when I register?

No. You do not have to join a political party when you register to vote. However, only members of political parties are eligible to vote in primary elections. So if you’d like to vote in primary elections for a particular party, you should join that party when you register. Learn more about primary elections.

Can I change my party affiliation after I register to vote?

Yes! To update your party affiliation, you must submit a new voter registration form. On your form, make sure to select the political party that you would like to join. You must update your registration by February 14 in order to change parties before a primary election.

Can I register to vote if I have a felony conviction?

If you are currently on probation or parole, you have the right to vote.

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See Also:

How to Vote Ways to Vote Ranked Choice Voting Voting Rights Voters With Disabilities