If you are in Department of Correction (DOC) custody, you can register to vote. You can also vote by absentee ballot unless you are in prison or jail for a felony. You are eligible to vote if you are awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing.

You can get registration forms and absentee ballot applications in law libraries, counseling units, chaplains’ offices, and program wagons. When you register, use your permanent home address as your residence. Do not provide the address of the jail, except as your mailing address.

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Learn about voting rights and registration for people in custody.

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All voters must meet age, citizenship, and residency requirements. You must also be registered to vote. If you have a criminal record, you may need to meet additional requirements.

If you were in prison for a felony, the Board of Elections (BOE) was notified, and your name was removed from the voting rolls. If you completed your maximum sentence or were discharged from parole, you need to register again to vote.

If you are on parole, you must get a Certificate of Relief or a Certificate of Conduct to restore your voting rights. You must also register again. To learn how to get these certificates, visit the Certificate of Conduct page.

There are no additional requirements if you:

• Were convicted of a misdemeanor
• Are on probation
• Completed your maximum prison sentence
• Were discharged from parole on any charge

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Learn about voting rights and registration for people with a criminal record.

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