How do I register to vote in New York?

To register to vote in New York, you can register online. The registration deadline is 25 days before Election Day. Visit https://voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter/ to register.

Do I need ID to vote in New York?

In New York, voter ID requirements are: No ID required.

How do I confirm my vote was counted in New York?

After voting in New York, you can verify your ballot was received through your state's Secretary of State elections website at https://www.elections.ny.gov/. For mail-in ballots, use USPS Informed Delivery to track your envelope. You can also verify your registration status at CanIVote.org. If you received a provisional ballot, use your receipt to check its status within 7-10 days.

How to Vote in New York

Q: Can I vote early in New York?

Yes, New York offers early voting. Begins 10 days before Election Day and ends 2 days before Election Day

Q: How do I vote absentee in New York?

Absentee/mail-in voting in New York: No-excuse. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason (expanded in 2023)

“Excelsior”— Ever Upward

Capital: Albany Nickname: The Empire State Admitted: 1788 (11th state) Electoral Votes: 28

State Bird: Eastern Bluebird State Flower: Rose

Registration Deadline 25 days before Election Day

Voter ID Required No ID required

Early Voting Yes

Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse

Polling Hours 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Electoral Votes 28

Voter Registration in New York

The voter registration deadline in New York is 25 days before Election Day.

New York offers online voter registration.

New York has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).

In New York, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.

Voter ID Requirements in New York

New York requires No ID required identification to vote.

Early Voting in New York

Yes — New York offers early voting.

Begins 10 days before Election Day and ends 2 days before Election Day

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in New York

Absentee and mail-in voting in New York: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason (expanded in 2023)

Polling Hours in New York

Polls in New York are open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in New York

Felony voting rights in New York: After prison.

After You Vote in New York

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the New York Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).