Yates County Voter Registration (New York)

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Yates County Clerks maintain public records for a county or local government in New York. In some states, Clerks play a role in carrying out public elections, working in connection with Boards of Elections and the New York State election commissions. Clerks can process Yates County voter registration applications and verify whether an individual is eligible to vote, and they maintain up-to-date lists of registered voters. Yates County Clerks may also provide online information about how to register to vote or where to vote. Citizens may also be able to register to vote at a Clerk's Office.

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Yates County Boards of Elections are responsible for carrying out public elections, and one of their duties is to process Yates County voter registration applications submitted by citizens in New York. A Board of Elections certifies eligible voters in their particular jurisdiction and maintains an up-to-date list of registered voters in Yates County. They also verify voter information and may contact registered voters to keep Yates County voter list information current. Boards of Elections are usually operated at the county or local level, and may be known as a Board of Registrars.

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Yates County The primary responsibility of the DMV, or Department of Motor Vehicles, is to grant New York driver's licenses and identification cards to NY residents, but the DMV also plays an important role in Yates County voter registration. Citizens who want to register to vote in Yates County can do so at the DMV, which will transfer the information, such as full name and address, to the local Yates County Board of Elections or Yates County Clerk's Office. This can be an easy way to register to vote while applying for a license or renewing a license. The DMV may also be known as a Yates County DOL, or Yates County Department of Licensing.