Voter Registration
FLCC informs students about voter registration and encourages informed citizenship and democratic participation. See below for information on registering to vote in New York and absentee voting.
How and Where to Register to Vote
- Online: Use the Board of Elections' to register to vote or change your voter registration information. To register online, you will need to use a NY.Gov ID. If you have previously used a NY.Gov ID with another agency, you may use the same login to access the Online Voter Registration portal. If you have not used a NY.Gov ID, you will need to create an account.
- In-Person: Register in person at your , any , or the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Mail: Enter your name into the or call 1-800-FOR-VOTE to request an application, then mail the completed form to your county board of elections.
For more information, including eligibility requirements, visit .
New York State Voter Registration Form
You may register to vote using the New York State Voter Registration Forms below. You can complete the form online by clicking the link below, typing the necessary information, and selecting the appropriate boxes. You can also print the form to complete by hand.
Absentee Voting
Who May Apply for an Absentee Ballot
You may qualify to vote absentee for the following reasons:
- Absent from your county or, if a resident of New York City, absent from the five boroughs on Election Day.
- Unable to appear at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability.
- Unable to appear because you are the primary caregiver of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled.
- A resident or patient of a Veterans Health Administration Hospital.
- In jail or prison for any reason other than a felony conviction. This includes anyone awaiting grand jury action or trial or serving a sentence for a misdemeanor.
How to Apply for An Absentee Ballot
- Online: Apply online using the .
- In-Person: By going in person or designating another person to deliver your application to your local .
- You can download a PDF version of the New York State Absentee Ballot Application Form and follow the instructions.
For more information on accessible voting options, visit .
County Board of Elections
Contacts
Office of Student LifeStudent Center, Room 2120
Phone: (585)785-1264
flcc.edu/studentlife Melissa Soules
Disability Services Coordinator
Room: 3580
Phone: (585)785-1441
flcc.edu/disabilityservices