Get New York State Voter Registration Form - Cortland County

This guide provides clear and supportive instructions on how to complete the New York State Voter Registration Form for Cortland County online. Whether you are registering for the first time or updating your information, this guide will walk you through the necessary steps to ensure your registration is completed accurately.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the New York State Voter Registration Form. This will allow you to begin filling out the necessary information on your device.
2. Start by confirming your eligibility by answering the qualifications questions. You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old by the end of the year. If you indicate 'No' to either question, you cannot register to vote.
3. Fill in your personal information including your last name, first name, middle initial, and suffix. Ensure that you print clearly using blue or black ink, even though this format is online.
4. Enter your birth date in the specified format (MM/DD/YYYY). This provides the Board of Elections with verification of your age.
5. Provide your residential address where you live—this should not be a P.O. Box. Include your apartment number (if applicable), city or town, zip code, and county.
6. If the address where you receive mail is different from your living address, fill in that information in the next section, otherwise, you may skip this step.
7. Indicate your voting history by answering whether you have voted before. If yes, include the year of your last vote and any previous names or addresses used during voting.
8. For identification purposes, you need to make one selection between providing your New York State DMV number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you don’t have either, you may indicate that instead.
9. Select your preferred political party if you wish to enroll. This selection impacts your eligibility to vote in primary elections.
10. Review the affidavit statement, then provide your signature and date to affirm that all information is accurate.
11. Finally, save your changes. You can download, print, or share the form as necessary before mailing it to your county's Board of Elections address.

Complete your voter registration form online today to ensure your voice is heard in the upcoming elections.