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QPLCivics: Voting Resources
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You are eligible to vote in New York City if you are:
- a U.S. citizen
- a New York City resident for at least 30 days
- at least 16 years old (you can pre-register to vote at 16 or 17, but you must be 18 to vote)
How to Register to Vote
REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE
(You must have a New York State DMV issued driver license, permit or Non-Driver ID)
DOWNLOAD VOTER REGISTRATION FORM
If you have a New York State ID
You can register to vote online with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles. You will need a valid New York State driver license, permit, or non-driver ID, along with the last four digits of your social security number to begin.
If you do not have a New York State ID
You can complete a voter registration form and mail it to the Board of Elections. You can also visit your Borough Board of Elections office to register in person.
Update Your Voter Information
You can update your voter registration by submitting a new voter registration form to the Board of Elections. Reasons to update your registration:
- You changed your name
- You moved within NYC
- You want to update your party affiliation
Visit NYC Votes for additional information about voter registration
