Register to Vote

• Be a United States citizen

• Be at least 18 years old by Election Day (you may pre-register at age 16 or 17, but cannot vote until you are 18)

• Be a resident of New York State and your county, city, or village for at least 30 days prior to the election

• Not be in prison for a felony conviction

• Not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court

• Not claim the right to vote elsewhere

🔎 Not sure if you're registered?
Check your registration status here:
🔗 Voter Registration Lookup

📝 How and Where to Register

You may register to vote in any of the following ways:

    Online:

•  Click here to be directed to the online registration portal.

📍 In Person:

• Jefferson County Board of Elections
  1st Floor, County Office Building
  175 Arsenal Street
  Watertown, NY 13601

You can also register through any New York State agency-based voter registration center, including:

• Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

• Department of Labor

• Department of Social Services

• Department of Health (WIC)

• Department of State

• Office for the Aging

• Office of Mental Health

• Office for People with Developmental Disabilities

• Division of Veterans’ Services

• Military Recruiting Offices

• SUNY or CUNY campuses

• ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation)

• Workers’ Compensation Board

• NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

• NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports

📬 Register by Mail

Download and complete the New York State Voter Registration Form:

• Download Voter Registration Form – English (PDF)

• Download Voter Registration Form – Spanish (PDF)

Once complete:

• Print the form

• Sign the form using a pen (digital or Adobe-generated signatures are not accepted)

• Mail the form to:
  Jefferson County Board of Elections
  175 Arsenal Street
  Watertown, NY 13601

♿ Accessible Voter Registration Forms

For voters with disabilities who need an accessible version of the form, visit the New York State Board of Elections:
🔗 Accessible Registration Form

🛡️ Voter Confidentiality for Victims of Domestic Violence

Under N.Y. Election Law § 5-508, victims of domestic violence may request a confidential voter registration to protect their safety. This requires submitting a sworn statement to the Board of Elections affirming that:

• You are a victim of domestic violence

• Disclosure of your voter registration information poses a threat of physical or emotional harm to yourself or a family or household member

Your registration record will be:

• Separated from all public registration records

• Kept confidential for four years

• Accessible only to election officials

Under N.Y. Election Law § 11-306, victims may also apply for a special ballot and be excused from voting in person at their polling place.

For more information or to apply for confidential registration and a special ballot, please contact our office directly:
📞 (315) 785-3027
📧 elections@jeffersoncountyny.gov