Voting in New York

To register to vote in New York, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of New York and the county, city, or village you live in for at least 30 days before the election
- Be at least 18 years old by December 31 of the year in which you file the registration form, AND be at least 18 years old by the date of the election in which you want to vote
- Not have been declared “non-compos mentis” or “mentally incompetent” by a court of law
- Not have been convicted of a felony, or have been convicted but have completed all terms of sentencing or have had your rights restored
- Not claim the right to vote elsewhere

You must register to vote at least 25 days before the election you wish to vote in.

New York does not offer Election Day registration, so be sure to submit your voter registration before the deadline.

You can pre-register to vote in New York when you turn 16.

New York does restore the right to vote upon completion of sentence, including parole.

If you have a past conviction, learn more about your eligibility to vote here.