Beginning January 1, if you are 17 years old and registered to vote, you can vote in a primary election if you will be 18 years old by the next succeeding general election. This is due to a new law in New Jersey. Visit the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections website or contact your County Commissioner of Registration/Superintendent of Elections to learn more.

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.

Can I register to vote online?

New Jersey offers online voter registration.To register online in New Jersey, you need to provide your New Jersey Driver’s License number OR non-driver ID card number issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). If you do not have a New Jersey-issued ID, you must provide your Social Security number AND use a device that allows you to sign on-screen or upload your signature. If you don’t have any of the above, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail. Watch this video about online voter registration from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections.

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your County Commissioner of Registration/Superintendent of Elections for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections's website or contacting your County Commissioner of Registration/Superintendent of Elections.

Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?

If you've voted in New Jersey before, you don't need to provide 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 ID when you registered, you must show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include: NJ driver's license, with or without a photo US passport military or other government ID student ID employee ID store membership card bank statement, car registration, government check or document, rent receipt, sample ballot, utility bill, or any other official document with your name and addressVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot.

How do I contact my local election office?

Visit your state's site to find your County Election Offices.

How do I vote by mail?

In New Jersey, any registered voter can request to receive a ballot by mail. Request your mail ballot online by May 5. What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your County Clerk.How do I return my ballot?Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location.Contact your County Clerk for more information about where to return your ballot in person.If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.What do I need to do if I’ve moved?What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.

Who can register to vote?

To register in New Jersey you must: be a United States citizenbe at least 17 years old (you must be at least 18 to vote, except that you may vote in a primary election if you are 17 and will be 18 by the next general election)be a resident of the state of New Jersey and the county in which you register for at least 30 days before the election in which you votenot be serving a sentence of incarceration as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey or another state or of the United States Watch this video about who can register to vote from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections.