Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register to vote?

You may register at your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year. Alternatively, you can download a .pdf version of the Voter Registration Form from our website, and mail it to your county board of elections. You may also submit your voter application form at the Department of Motor Vehicles, either in person or on their web site if you already have DMV-issued identification.

How do I change my name and address?

Complete the Voter Registration Form with the new information, and mail it to your county board of elections. If you are moving to a new county you will have to re-register to vote. Send your voter registration form with the new information to your new county board of elections. You can obtain a Voter Registration Form from your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year. Alternatively, you can download a .pdf version of the Voter Registration Form from our website.

How do I change my enrollment?

The voter registration form should be used to change your party enrollment from one party to another or to enroll for the first time in a party. A change of enrollment received up until February 14th each year will be effective immediately. Changes received on or after February 15th until seven days after the June Primary will be set aside and opened the seventh day following the June Primary and entered in the voter's registration record. Please see Deadlines referenced above.

I am a victim of domestic violence, how can I protect myself when I register to vote? What about voting at my poll site?

N.Y. Election Law (5-508) allows victims of domestic violence to apply for a confidential registration by delivering a sworn statement to their local county Board of Elections stating they are a victim of domestic violence and they wish to have their voter registration record kept confidential because of the threat of physical or emotional harm to themselves or a family or household member. Their voter registration record will be kept separate and apart from other registration records for four years and not be made available for inspection or copying by the public or any other person, except election officials acting within the course and scope of their official duties. Under a separate section of the law (11-306), they can also be excused from going to their polling place to vote and get a special ballot. For further information, please contact your local board of elections for their confidential registration and special ballot procedures.

If you wish to file a complaint or inquire about enforcement action you may contact the Enforcement Counsel at:

Division of Election Law Enforcement
NYS Board of Elections
40 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207
518-486-7858
enforcement@elections.ny.gov.

Where do I go to vote?

Look up your voter registration and find your polling place or contact your county board of elections.

When is the next election?

The following elections will occur this year:

Local Primary Election - June 27, 2023
The Early Voting period for Local June 27th Primary will be June 17, 2023 – June 25, 2023.

General Election - November 7, 2023
The Early Voting period for the November General Election will be October 28, 2023 - November 5, 2023.

For more information regarding filing or registration dates or deadlines refer to the Political Calendar.

What hours are polling places open?

Primary Elections
POLLS OPEN AT 6 AM - CLOSE AT 9 PM
General Election
POLLS OPEN AT 6 AM - CLOSE AT 9 PM

When are Campaign Finance filings due?

For Campaign Finance filing deadlines, consult the Campaign Finance Filing Calendar ( pdf 216KB), or visit the Filing Calendars page.