Make Your Voice Heard
Be sure to vote. Your voice and your vote can affect change. It's that simple.
New York State Voter Registration Requirements
To register to vote in New York State, you must:
- Be a United States citizen;
- Be 18 years old (you may pre-register at 16 or 17 but cannot vote until you are 18)
- Be a resident of the state and county, city or village for at least 30 days before the election;
- Not be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction (unless parolee pardoned or restored rights of citizenship);
- Not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court;
- Not claim the right to vote elsewhere.
Registration Help
If You're Not From Buffalo
University students have two choices about where to register to vote.
1. You can register using your campus or off-campus apartment address.
2. OR register using your permanent home address.
What Address Should You Use?
Using a Dorm or On-Campus Address
1. Complete a voter registration form.
2. Completing question 8: Use the following address: 1300 Elmwood Avenue; Dorm Building, Room Number; Buffalo; 14222. The county is Erie.
How to Register
You can register in person at your county board of elections or at any New York State Agency-Based voter registration center.
1. Complete the online New York State Voter Registration Form.
2. Print out your form.
3. Mail your completed form to your county board of elections.
English Voter Registration Form (PDF)
The DMV Electronic Voter Registration Application allows you to register to vote or to update the information you have on file with the New York State Board of Elections. Completed applications are forwarded to the appropriate county or city board of elections for approval and processing.
https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/electronic-voter-registration-application
Online Registration Requirements
- A current New York State DMV-issued driver license, permit or Non-driver ID
- The ZIP Code currently on record with the DMV
- The last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (SSN)
Don't miss the cut off to register for the next election!
View NYS registration and voting deadlines
Questions about Voter Registration?
If you have questions about your voter registration, please reach out to us.
Campus Contact
Lisa Kragbé, Assistant Director of Civic and Community Engagement.
South Wing 120
Phone: 716-878-3919
Email: cce@buffalostate.edu