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Persons 18 or older may register to vote after 30 days of residency by filling out and returning forms available from each county’s Board of Elections. Registration requirements include U.S. citizenship for at least 30 days and being at least 18 years old by the day after the election. You must also be a resident of your election district for at least 30 days prior to the election.
Many options are available for registration, including completing the paperwork at the time you register and title your care or obtain a New York drivers license. You can register at the courthouse of the county in which you reside or by mail if you obtain a mail-in form at the appropriate municipal office or post office.
Board of Elections
New York State
General Information
518-474-6220
Voter Information
518-473-5086
800-458-3453
www.elections.ny.gov
New York City
Queens Borough Office
118-35 Queens Boulevard
Kew Gardens 718-730-6730
www.vote.nyc.ny.us
Nassau County
240 Old Country Road
Mineola 516-571-2411
www.nassaucountyny.gov/566/Board-of-Elections
Suffolk County
Yaphank Avenue
Yaphank 631-852-4500
www.suffolkcountyny.gov
Political Parties
New York State Democratic Party
New York
www.nydems.org
National Democratic Committee
Washington, DC
202-863-8000
www.democrats.org
New York State Republican Committee
Albany
518-462-2601
www.nygop.org
National Republican Committee
Washington, DC
202-863-8500
www.gop.com
League of Women Voters
This non-profit, non-partisan political organization not only assists in registering voters, it offers information to the public regarding current candidates, elections, national and state legislators, government agencies and services, and pending legislation. This organization also conducts debates and forums between candidates and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, contact:
National League of Women Voters
Washington, DC
202-429-1965
www.lwv.org
League of Women Voters of New York State
Albany
518-465-4162
www.lwvny.org
