REGISTRATION FAQ
Below are common questions asked about our registration process. If your question that isn’t answered here, please contact us.
ACcepted forms of payment?
For Registration, we accept the four major credit/debit cards, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express. We do not accept PayPal or mailed in payments.
We cannot accept checks or money orders.
I AM REGISTERED. WHY HAVEN'T I RECEIVED CONFIRMATION OF MY REGISTRATION?
Confirmation emails are sent to all attendees upon registration. If you have registered and have not yet received confirmation, you may send us an email inquiring about the status of your registration at registration@thefurststate.com
I MISSED THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE. DOES THIS MEAN I CAN'T ATTEND THE CONVENTION?
Unfortunately for this year we are only accepting online registration. There will be no onsite registration.
I REGISTERED FOR New Years Furry Ball ONLINE BUT NOW I FIND I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND. IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET A REFUND?
New Years Furry Ball does not offer refunds on registrations. Registrations can be transferred to another individual, or can be forwarded to the next event year if done by 12/24/2026.
Please email your transfer or forward request to registration@thefurststate.com.
To transfer your badge please send registration an email with your registration information (full name, email, badge name, etc) and the registration information of the new recipient. We will send a confirmation to both you and the recipient of your membership.
OK, SO I'M REGISTERED. NOW WHAT?
Celebrate! NYFB is just around the corner. Not only did you save money by registering online, but you saved yourself precious time at the convention. Your confirmation email will arrive soon. Remember, even though you’ve registered online, you must present a government issued photo ID to pick up your badge.
I HAVE PURCHASED A MEMBERSHIP AND WOULD LIKE TO UPGRADE. IS THIS POSSIBLE?
If you would like to upgrade your membership before registration closes after December 13th 11:59PM EST, please contact registration via email at registration@thefurststate.com. We do not offer membership upgrades on-site.
I have a rollover from last year, what do I need to do?
If you requested to rollover by our deadline, you’re already good to go.
If you would like to check for a rollover / get another confirmation with your new QR code you can do so by clicking here.
Have a good con!
Can I request a mail-in badge?
We will mail your badge to you! No need to stand in the registration line to pick up your badge!
However, due to being an 18+ convention. All badges will need a verification sticker, this will allow you access into 18+ locations.
Age verification can be accessed at our various verification stations!
Mailed badges will come with a tracking number to make sure that they arrive. Any badges that are lost in transit can be replaced free of charge onsite.
IF YOU HAVE PERSONALLY LOST YOUR MAILED BADGE BEFORE THE EVENT AND REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT, THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $20.
I have a mail-in badge but I need to get verified before entering 18+ spaces. Where can I go to get verified?
We have various verification stations throughout the hotel space! The following locations are:
Registration
Game room
Photobooth
Dealer’s Den
These locations will be marked as verification stations on the conbook map and on our schedule page!
What is a verification station?
Due to the nature of being an 18+ con, we try our best to make sure all attendees are of age within the space. A sticker will be placed on the lower half of your con badge to signify to staff that you have been confirmed to be of age and are approved to be within the convention space. All attendees will be required to have a validated badge to enter event spaces.
Verification stations will be set up throughout the con space to help you get to events faster!
So be sure to get a sticker before entering the Dealer’s Den or checking out various 18+ panels this year!
Additional Questions
For all other questions please contact our registration staff at the email registration@thefurststate.com and we will get back to you as soon as we are able.