N.Y. Election Law Section 5-700
Checks on registration

The board of elections shall permit only those persons to register or to remain registered who have the qualifications prescribed by this article.

Source: Section 5-700 — Checks on registration, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ELN/5-700 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 7, 2026).

5–700
Checks on registration 5–702
Voters’ check cards 5–704
Notification to jurisdiction of prior registration 5–708
Change of voter status 5–710
Check of registrants 5–712
Confirmation notices

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Last modified:
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Location: https://newyork.public.law/laws/n.y._election_law_section_5-700

Original Source: Section 5-700 — Checks on registration, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ELN/5-700 (last accessed Feb. 7, 2026).

N.Y. Election Law Section 5-700 Checks on registration

N.Y. Election Law Section 5-700
Checks on registration