• 18 years of age by the date of the election in which you want to vote
• a United States Citizen
• a resident of Monroe County for 30 days prior to the election
• not in jail or on parole
• not in jail or on parole for a felony conviction
• not claiming the right to vote elsewhere

Registration Instructions

IN PERSON: Registration forms are available at most government offices, banks, post offices, libraries, and supermarkets or you may register in person at the Monroe County Board of Elections Office, 39 W. Main Street, Rochester, --Monday through Friday between 9:00am - 5:00pm.

OVER-THE-PHONE: Call (585)428-4550 and a registration form will be sent to you in the mail to complete and return.

MAIL/E-MAIL: Print an application form here (Related Documents) complete and return through the mail; or, e-mail your request for a registration form to be sent to you. Be sure to include your mailing address. 

• Registration Applications
• Re-Registering/Change of Information