Register to Vote!

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Requirements

To register:

You must be 18 years of age by the date of the election in which you want to vote

You must be a United States Citizen

You must be a resident of Monroe County for 30 days prior to the election

You must not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction

You must not be claiming the right to vote elsewhere

Instructions


Registering In Person
Registration forms are available at MCDC, most government offices, banks, post offices, libraries, and Tops Supermarkets or you may register in person at the Monroe County Board of Elections Office, 39 W. Main Street, Rochester, New York (Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.).

Choosing the Correct Form
When registering to vote via the DMV make sure you receive the correct form. One form allows you to register for the first time, the other form is used if you've moved within Monroe County and wish to notify the Board of Elections of your new address to maintain active voting status. Also note it can take up to a month for registrations from the DMV and other social service agenies to reach the board. Therefore your registration will be postmarked timely as of the date received by the Monroe County Board of Elections.

Requesting a Voter’s Registration Over the Phone
Call (585) 753-1550 and a registration form will be sent to you in the mail to complete and return.

Register By Mail or e-Mail a Request for Application
Print an application form here (English Voter Registration Form or Spanish Voter Registration Form), complete and return through the mail; or, e-mail your request for a registration form to be sent to you. Be sure to include your mailing address.

If you want to vote in an election, you must mail or deliver your completed registration form to the Board of Elections no later than 25 days before the election in which you want to vote. Your eligibility to vote will be based on the date you file this form, and the county board will notify you of such.

Registration Applications

Both English and Spanish Voter Registration Forms are available.

  1. Complete the entire application.
    Remember to check the box next to the political party in which you wish to enroll. If you do not wish to be affiliated with any party, check the appropriate box.
  2. Sign and date your application in blue or black ink. This is required!
  3. Mail (do not fax) the completed application.
    Send to:
    Monroe County Board of Elections
    39 W. Main St.
    Rochester, New York 14614

    Note: This address is for Monroe County residents only.

Download the English Voter Registration Form

Download the Spanish Voter Registration Form