New York

To register to vote in New York you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a resident of New York and your election district for at least 30 days before the next election
• Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
• Not in prison for a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)
• Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law

New York does not offer same-day voter registration, so be sure to submit your voter registration before the deadline.

To submit your voter registration by mail, online, or in person, your registration must be received by October 26.

If you are a new voter who is registering by mail, you will be required to show identification when you go to vote for the first time. If you are already registered at the board of elections or a state agency, you should not have to show identification at the polls. It is advisable for all new voters to bring identification when voting for the first time.

Acceptable IDs to to vote are:

• Passport
• Government ID card
• Military ID card
• Student ID card
• Public housing ID card
• Any ID specified by HAVA and New York State law as acceptable
• Utility bill
• Bank statement
• Paycheck
• Government check (Social Security, tax refund, military paycheck or paycheck stub)
• Other government documents with your name and address including but not limited to: voter registration card, hunting, fishing, or trapping license or firearm permit

Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.

Learn more about how to vote if you are living abroad or serving in the military.