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.

Check that you're registered to vote on New Jersey's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 13. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 13.

How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your County Clerk for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your County Clerk may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your County Clerk.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your County Clerk.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your County Clerk first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your County Clerk.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in New Jersey. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

How can I check my voter registration status?

You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using New Jersey's voter registration lookup tool.

What key changes should voters know about?

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 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.

How do I contact my state election office?

Department of State, Division of Elections225 West State Street, 1st Floor Trenton, NJ 08608Telephone: (609) 292-3760

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.