Register to Vote

 To register to vote in the City of New York, you must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States (Includes those persons born in Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
2. Be a New York City resident for at least 30 days.
3. Be 18 years of age before the next election.
4. Not be serving a jail sentence or be on parole for a felony conviction.
5. Not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court.
6. Not claim the right to vote elsewhere (outside the City of New York).

Although you can register any time during the year, your form must be delivered or mailed at least 25 days before the next election for it to be effective for that election.How To RegisterRegister In Person - Visit one of the Board of Elections OfficesORRegister By MailA Voter Registration Form from the New York City Board of Elections may be obtained in the following ways:Download the Voter Registration Application

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Call the Phone Bank and we'll send you a postage-paid registration form in the mail.You may also obtain Registration Forms from libraries, Post Offices, and most New York City Government agencies.Fill out a Voter Registration Application using only a pen with blue or black ink. Be sure to sign the form. Mail (DO NOT FAX) the Voter Registration Form to:  Board of Elections in the City of New York 32 Broadway, 7 Fl New York, NY 10004-1609 For more information on party affiliation and keeping your registration current, please visit the official website of the Board of Elections in the City of New York.