New York (NY)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: NY driver's license or DMV-issued state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. If neither, include a copy of a photo ID, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document with name and address. Online registration requires a NY DMV-issued ID.

To Vote: ID not generally required; first-time voters who registered by mail without ID verification must show ID

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Early voting runs for 9 days, ending 2 days before election day.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

No-excuse absentee voting available for all registered voters.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored upon release from prison (people on parole may vote as of 2021 executive order/law).

Documentation Needed

• DL number or last 4 of SSN
• ID for first-time mail registrants without verified DL/SSN

Sources

• New York Official Election Website
• Vote.org - New York