Register to Vote

There are about 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 August 23 election is July 29. 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) 
  
  

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.

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.