do you have to register to vote every year new york
(Note you must be 18 years old by the date of the General, Primary or other Election in which you want to vote.)NOTE: The registration form on this website is ONLY for residents of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island).f you don't get a registration card within 4 to 6 weeks of completing your application, you might want to call the Board of Elections in the City of New York Phone Bank toll-free at 1-866-VOTE-NYC or (212)-VOTE-NYC if out of New York City, to see if your application was processed. back-to-top.