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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. In addition to other methods of voter registration provided under this chapter, a person who is not registered to vote in the state but is otherwise qualified to register to vote and to cast a ballot may register to vote and enroll in a political party at an early voting polling location, provided such registration is in accordance with the voter registration deadline set forth in subdivision three of section 5-210 of this chapter.
2. A qualified person who is not registered to vote in the state who appears at an early voting polling place shall be offered the opportunity to register to vote and enroll in a political party and shall be given an affidavit ballot, provided such registration is in accordance with the voter registration deadline set forth in subdivision three of section 5-210 of this chapter.
3. If such registration is deemed effective, the board of elections shall add the person's voter registration information to the statewide electronic voter file and include the corresponding affidavit ballot in the official canvass, if otherwise valid.
4. The board of elections shall conduct the receipt and handling of each voter registration and corresponding ballot in a manner that protects the secrecy of the ballot and allows the elections official to process the registration and include the corresponding ballot in the official canvass, if otherwise valid.
5. The board of elections shall advise a person completing such voter registration of the procedures for determining the validity of such voter registration.
6. The state board of elections shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Election Law - ELN § 8-604. Registration during early voting - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/election-law/eln-sect-8-604/
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