Register to Vote in New York

If you want a say in how your city and state are governed, you have to register to vote.

Are You Qualified to Vote in New York?

You're qualified to vote in New York if:

• You are a U.S. citizen;
• You are 18 years old;
• You have lived at your present address at least 30 days at the time of the election in which you wish to vote;
• You are not in jail or on parole for a felony conviction; and
• You do not claim the right to vote elsewhere.

How to Register to Vote in New York

Manhattan residents can register to vote in several different ways.

1. You can register in person at your county Board of Elections. For Manhattan residents, the location for in-person registration is:
   
   New York County Board of Elections
   200 Varick St., 10th floor, New York, NY 10014
   Telephone: 212-886-2100
   
   
   
2. Alternatively, you can download a PDF version of the New York State Voter Registration form, complete it, and mail it to:
   
   NYC BOARD OF ELECTIONS
   32 Broadway, 7th Floor
   New York, NY 10275-0067
   
   (Download the Spanish version of the form)
   
   
3. You can also complete the New York State Voter Registration form online, then print it and mail it to the address above.
   Complete English Form Online
   Complete Spanish Form Online