Voter Resources

To vote in Orange County, you must be a U.S. citizen, be at least 18 years old by the date of the election and have lived at your present address for at least 30 days before the election.

• Qualifications to Register to Vote:
  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Be 18 years old by December 31 of the year in which you file this form (note: you must be 18 years old by the date of the election in which you want to vote).
  • Reside at your present address at least 30 days before an election.
  • Not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction.
  • Not claim the right to vote elsewhere.

Voter registration forms can be found at any post office, town hall, or at the Orange County Board of Elections office. You can also download them directly from the links below:

• Voter Registration Form (ENGLISH)
• Voter Registration Form (SPANISH)

Mail your completed form to:
Orange County Board of Elections
75 Webster Ave, PO Box 30
Goshen, NY 10924

Mark your calendar with these key dates for the 2025 General Election in Orange County.

• General Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025
• Last Day to Register to Vote (by mail): Your application must be postmarked by Oct. 25, 2025.
• Last Day to Register to Vote (in person): You must apply in person by Oct. 25, 2025.
• Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot (by mail): Your application must be postmarked by Oct. 25, 2025, or submitted through the online portal by the same date.
• Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot (in person): You must apply in person by Nov. 3, 2025.
• Early Voting Period: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, to Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

New York State offers multiple convenient ways to cast your ballot. Choose the option that works best for you.

• Vote on Election Day: Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. You must vote at your assigned polling place (find your polling site here).
• Early Voting: You can vote at any designated early voting site in Orange County during the early voting period from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2, 2025. View early voting polling site locations and hours here.
• Absentee or Mail-In Voting: You are eligible for an absentee ballot if you are unable to vote in person due to reasons such as:
  • Illness or physical disability.
  • Being absent from your county on Election Day.
  • Being a patient in a Veterans' Administration hospital.
  • Being detained in jail awaiting grand jury action or confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony.
• Applications for absentee ballots are available at your county board of elections, or at the following links:
  • Absentee Ballot Application Online Portal
  • Absentee Ballot Application (ENGLISH)
  • Absentee Ballot Application (SPANISH)
  • Military/Federal Absentee Ballot Application
• Upon completion, applications must be mailed to the Orange County Board of Elections no later than the seventh day before the election (Oct. 28, 2025), or delivered in person no later than the day before the election (Nov. 3, 2025)

Ensure you are ready to vote by checking your registration status, finding your polling place, and viewing your sample ballot.

• Voter Look-up Tool: Visit the official New York State Voter Look-up website. You can use this tool to confirm your registration is active, find your assigned polling place for Election Day, and see a sample ballot for the election.

Every voter has a right to a fair and accessible election. Here are some key rights to remember:

• Right to Vote: You have the right to vote for the candidates and ballot questions of your choice.
• Assistance at the Polls: If you have a disability or need help due to an inability to read or write, you have the right to receive assistance from a person of your choice (as long as they are not your employer or union representative).
• Affidavit Ballot: If your name is not on the voter list at your polling site, you have the right to request and vote using an affidavit ballot. This ballot will be counted after your eligibility is verified by the Board of Elections.
• Time Off to Vote: Under New York State law, you are entitled to up to three hours of paid time off to vote if you do not have sufficient time outside of your work hours. You must notify your employer at least two days in advance.