Online (fastest)
Through MyDMV if you have a NY driver's license, permit, or non-driver ID. About 2 minutes.
Register onlineRegister to vote. Takes 2 minutes.
The fastest way is online through the DMV — if you have a New York driver’s license, permit, or state ID, you can register from your phone in about two minutes. Already registered? Confirm your status first so you don’t lose 30 seconds at the polls.
Are you eligible?
To register in New York, you must check every one of these boxes. Most adults who’ve lived in Newburgh for a month already qualify.
- You'll be 18 or older by Election Day
- You're a U.S. citizen
- You've lived in New York State for at least 30 days before the election
- You're not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
Three ways to register Pick one.
All three options are free and ask for the same basic info: name, address, date of birth, and a NY driver’s license / state ID number (or the last four of your Social Security number if you don’t have a NY ID).
By mail
Download the state's fillable PDF, complete it on your computer or by hand, and mail it to the Orange County Board of Elections in Goshen.
Get the form (PDF)In person
Drop off a paper form at the Orange County Board of Elections (75 Webster Ave, Goshen, NY), the DMV, the public library, or many other agencies.
Newburgh DMV officeDeadline: register at least 10 days before any election.
When do you need to be registered by?
New York requires your application be received (not just postmarked) at least 10 days before Election Day. For the elections coming up in Newburgh:
- Primary (Jun 23, 2026) — register by Jun 13
- General (Nov 3, 2026) — register by Oct 24
Already registered but moved? The change-of-address deadline is even earlier — Jun 8 for the primary, Oct 19 for the general.
Choose a party (primary voters only)
New York runs closed primaries — you can only vote in the primary of the party you’re registered with. The June 23 primary is for party members only; the November general election is open to everyone regardless of party.You can register as “no party” (sometimes called “blank” or “unaffiliated”) and still vote in November — you just won’t get a primary ballot in June. If you want to switch parties, the deadline is much earlier — typically several months before the next primary.
Party-change deadline is earlier than the registration deadline. Plan ahead.
What happens after you register
The Orange County Board of Elections processes your application and adds you to the rolls. You’ll get a notice in the mail with your assigned Election Day polling place. The whole thing usually takes 1–3 weeks.A few weeks before an election, you can also look yourself up online to confirm your registration, party, and assigned polling location.
Go register. Then close this tab.
If you have a NY driver’s license, ID, or learner’s permit handy, the online flow takes about as long as ordering coffee. Open the DMV portal, fill it out, you’re done.