NEW YORK – New York residents have until October 14 to register to vote in order to participate in the general election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, the New York Electoral Council recalled Tuesday.
Here we share how to register and how to do it.
How can I register to vote?
If you are in New York:
Electoral Commission
32 Broadway, 7 floors
New York, NY 10004-1609
The form must be submitted or mailed at least 25 days before the next election to be effective for that election.
What are the requirements to be able to register to vote?
To register in New Jersey, you must be:
- A citizen of the United States.
- Be 18 (you can pre-enroll at 16 or 17, but you can’t vote until 18).
- A resident of this state and county, city or town for at least 30 days prior to the election.
- A person who is not serving a prison sentence as a result of a conviction for any criminal offense that is punishable under the laws of this or another state or the United States.
- Don’t be judged mentally incompetent by a court of law.
- Do not claim the right to vote elsewhere.
How long do I have to vote?
Until October 14th.
New York State Voter Registration Form
In the state of New York you can find them here.
In New York you can find it here.
How to make changes to the registry?
Change of name and / or address:
The voter registration form must be used as an address change form. Notice of change of address from registered voters received at least 20 days prior to a special, primary or general election from to provincial electoral council they must be processed and entered in the archives in time for this election.
Victims of domestic violence
The New York Electoral Law (5-508) allows victims of domestic violence to apply a confidential record by handing over an affidavit to the local county electoral council stating that they are victims of domestic violence and wish their voter registration to remain confidential due to the threat of physical or emotional harm to themselves or a family or family member. The voter registration record will be kept separate and separate from other registration records for four years and will not be available for inspection or copying by the public or any other person, with the exception of election officials acting within the scope. and within the scope of their functions. In a separate section of the law (11-306), they can also be exempted from going to the polling station to vote and get a special ballot. For more information, contact your local electoral council for confidential registration and special voting procedures.
How can I check the status of my registration?
Voters can check the status of your registration here
If you are in New York look here.
