Governor Cuomo announced that more than 195,000 New Yorkers, more than 53,000 of which were registering for the first time, have registered to vote at dmv.ny.gov using the Department of Motor Vehicles automated online system, MyDMV. The service is the first and only online voter registration process in New York State. The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November general elections is October 9.

“These online services are bringing the voter registration process into the 21^st century and knocking down the barriers that have prevented many from participating in the democratic process,” Governor Cuomo said. “This is another example of our administration’s efforts to create a more efficient government and I encourage eligible New Yorkers to take advantage of these services and have their voices heard.”

Governor Cuomo announced the launch of DMV’s online voter registration service in August 2012 to expand access to voter registration and allow New Yorkers for the first time ever to apply to register to vote or update their address or party enrollment through a secure online site.

By following a few simple steps, it is easy to sign up for a secure MyDMV account. MyDMV offers customers quick and easy access to a variety of personalized and secure online services without mailing in forms or making a trip to a local DMV office. To create an account, individuals must use their New York State driver license, permit or non-driver ID, last four digits of their Social Security Number (SSN), and the ZIP code currently listed on their New York State DMV issued driver license, permit or non-driver ID record.

To register to vote, a New Yorker must:

• Be a United States citizen.
• Be 18 years old by December 31 of the year in which you submit the form (note: you must be 18 years old by the date of the general, primary or other election in which you want to vote).
• Live at your present address at least 30 days before an election.
• Not be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction, or be ruled mentally incompetent by a court.
• Not claim the right to vote elsewhere.

“MyDMV is an incredible resource that makes it quick and easy to register to vote,” said DMV Executive Deputy Commissioner Terri Egan. “Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, DMV has made it possible to complete dozens of transactions online, making it quicker and more convenient for New Yorkers. I hope New Yorkers will use MyDMV not only to register to vote or update information, but also to save themselves time and effort when completing other transactions.”

Click here to see a list of frequently asked questions about the voter registration application process. For more information about DMV, visit dmv.ny.gov.

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