New Jersey Voting Guide

When is New Jersey's voter registration deadline?

You must register to vote at least 21 days before Election Day in New Jersey.

How do I vote by mail in New Jersey?

An individual may vote by mail in New Jersey after completing a specific vote-by-mail application. The completed applications get sent to the County Clerk. Ballot-by-mail applications must be received by the County Clerk at least 7 days before the election.

You may also apply to vote by mail by visiting the County Clerk's office in person up until the day before the election at 3 p.m. Interested in applying to vote by mail? Search applications by county in New Jersey and complete the form.

All applications to vote by mail must be received by mail unless you are in the military or considered an overseas voter. In that case, faxed or emailed copies of the application are accepted.

Where do I go to vote?

It's easy to search your polling place using your address in New Jersey. If you are unable to find your polling place, contact your County Board of Elections.

What do I need to bring to the polls in New Jersey?

If you've voted in New Jersey before, you don't need to provide your ID to vote.

If you're voting for the first time in your county, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide an ID number or copy of your ID when you registered, you must show your ID to vote. Acceptable forms of ID include:

• New Jersey driver's license (with or without a photo)
• Military or other government ID
• Student ID
• Employee ID
• Store membership card
• U.S. passport
• Bank statement, car registration, government check or document, rent receipt, sample ballot, utility bill, or any other official document

If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot.

What special accommodations are available?

New Jersey offers accommodations at polling places for those with disabilities. All polling locations are accessible. Read more about polling place accessibility checklists, Help America Vote Act (HAVA) New Jersey, and more in the voter rights and accessibility section of the state's website.

What do I do if I see something illegal at the polls?

Complete the voter fraud form if you identify anything that seems concerning or illegal at your polling location. The form allows you to start by selecting a reason why you had concerns, as well as document non-compliant polling experiences.

You can also report voting law violations to the U.S. Department of Justice.

If you have other concerns, talk to an attorney in New Jersey who's experienced in voter law.