Register to vote in New York

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How to register and update your registration

Start or update your registration online on New York’s election website.

You can also register to vote by mail or in person on New York’s election website.

Voter registration deadlines

Find state and local election dates.

  • Online registration deadline: 10 days before Election Day
  • Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before Election Day
  • In person registration deadline: 10 days before Election Day

How to check your voter registration

You can confirm your voter registration status on New York’s election website.

Other ways to register to vote

Register by mail using the National Mail Voter Registration Form.

Fill out the form with our form filler tool. We'll provide state-specific instructions for each step. When you’ve completed the form, you'll need to print, sign, and mail it.

Continue to the form filler on vote.gov

You can also download the form as a PDF to fill out with a pen. It’s available in many languages from the dropdown menu. You’ll need to print, sign, and mail it.

Last updated: November 22, 2024