The qualifications for voting in New York State are as follows:
• Be a U. S. citizen
• Be 18 years old by the end of this year.
• Live at your present address at least 30 days before an election.
• Not be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction unless parole pardoned or restored rights of citizenship.
• Not claim the right to vote elsewhere.
How to Register
Download a PDF copy and submit it at the Board of Elections Office or by mail.
You may also register online at the MYDMV website.
Voter Registration forms are also available from:
- U.S. Post Offices
- Public Libraries
- Village/Town Clerk Offices
To receive registration forms by mail:
Click Here to access voter registration application request form.
You can call our office at (315) 435-8683 to request a voter application.
NewYork voter registration deadlines
- In Person: 25 days before Election Day. October 9, 2020
- By Mail: Postmarked 25 days before Election Day. Received 20 days before Election Day.
- Online: 25 days before Election Day Ocotber 9, 2020. Click Here to Register.

