Department of Voter Registration
CITY OF NEW YORK
VOTER LICENSE APPLICATION SECTION LICENSE DIVISION ROOM 110A
INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL VOTER LICENSE APPLICANTS
The attached application MUST be type written and signed. Only the original application will be accepted. DO NOT SUBMIT A PHOTOCOPY. The application must be completely filled out and presented by you personally at the Voter Licensing Division.
At the time you submit your application, you must furnish the items listed below that are applicable to you. You must submit original copies of certificates, licenses, etc. In addition, a legible photocopy of each item submitted must accompany the original or certified copy. (A copy certified by the issuing agency as true and complete is also acceptable in lieu of the original.) Your application will not be accepted without producing the required documents.
1. Fees. Two (2) separate fees are required. These are payable by certified check, bank check, money order or
credit card. All fees are non-refundable.
– $340.00 - Made payable to New York City Department of Voter Registration
– $ 91.50 - Made payable to New York City Department of Voter Registration
2. Photographs. Two (2) recent color photographs of yourself. They should measure 1½ x 1½ inches and show you from the chest up. Do not wear any article of clothing or adornment that obscures your facial features.
3. Birth Certificate. In lieu of your birth certificate, some other proof of your birth date, e.g., a military record, U.S. passport or baptismal certificate, must be submitted.
4. Proof of Citizenship/Alien Registration. If you were born outside the United States, you must submit your naturalization papers or evidence of citizenship if derived from your parents. All other applicants born outside the United States must submit their Alien Registration Card. If you have lived in this country less than 7 years you must submit a good conduct certificate from your country of origin.
5. Military Discharge. If you served in the armed forces of the United States, you must submit your separation papers (DD 214) and your discharge.
6. Proof of Residence. You must submit proof of your present address. Proof may consist of, but is not limited to, a real estate tax bill, ownership shares in a cooperative or condominium, or a lease. You may also be requested to supply further documentation, i.e., a New York State Driver’s License, a New York State Income Tax Return, a Utility Bill, etc.
7. A.) Arrest Information: If you were ever arrested, indicted or summonsed (other than parking violations) for any reason you must answer Yes to question-23 and submit a certificate of disposition showing the offense and the disposition. Also, you must submit a detailed statement describing the circumstances surrounding each arrest. YOU MUST DO THIS EVEN IF: the case was dismissed, the record sealed or the case nullified by operation of law. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will report to The Department of Voter Registration every instance involving the arrest of an applicant. DO NOT rely on anyone’s representation that you need not list a previous arrest because it was sealed. If you were ever convicted or pleaded guilty to a felony, or a serious offense as defined in Penal Law Section 265.00(17), an original Certificate of Relief from Disabilities must be submitted.
B.) Summons Information: If you have received a summons for other than a parking violation you must answer
Yes to question-23. You must list the violation and disposition for each summons received.
C.) Order of Protection: If you have ever had an Order of Protection or Restraining Order issued against you, or issued on your behalf against anyone, you must list the following information: Court of Issuance; Complainant’s or Respondent/Defendant’s name, including address and phone number; Complainant’s or Respondent/
Defendant’s relationship to you; Reason for issuance of Order of Protection or Restraining Order.
8. Letter of Necessity. All applicants for a Voter License and those seeking an opinion license for use in connection with their religious views MUST complete the Letter of Necessity found on page 3 of the application. NO SUBSTITUTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
9. You must bring your original social security card when you apply.