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VOTING IN NEW JERSEY

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: You will be 18 years of age by the next election
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be at least 17 to register.

Note to voters

  • If you are no longer serving a sentence, or no longer on parole or probation..., you CAN vote in NJ by completing a new voter registration form.
  • You only lose your right to vote while on parole, probation or serving a sentence due to a conviction for an indictable offense under any federal or state laws.

To register to vote in the State of New Jersey, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  • You are a United States citizen,
  • You are a resident of the county for 30 days before the election,
  • You are NOT currently serving a sentence, probation or parole because of a felony conviction.

You are NOT eligible to register to vote if:

  • You are serving a sentence or on parole or probation, as a result of a conviction of an indictable offense under state or federal law.
  • If you were registered to vote before you were convicted, you must complete a new voter registration form once you have served your time.
  • If you are a pre-trial detainee or on bail pending appeal, you do not lose your right to vote.

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

The registrant must complete a Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form. Mail or deliver the Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form to the County Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections for your county.

In Person​

Registration Application Forms are available from the Division of Elections, the Commissioners of Registration office in the County where you live or from your Municipal Clerk.

Online​

To register online, you will need your date of birth and one of the following forms of identification: a current and valid Driver’s License or a non-driver Identification Card (ID card) issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), OR a social security number.

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

Military and Overseas Citizens​

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? NO

New Jersey Does Not Require photo identification to vote​

  • New Jersey law does not require voters to present a photo ID before being able to vote. However, if you did not provide identification when you registered to vote (e.g., your driver’s license number, non-driver identification number, or the last four digits of your social security number) or the county commissioner was unable to verify your identification information, you must show some form of identification at the polling place when you go to vote.

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification:​

  • Any current and valid photo ID, such as a New Jersey Driver’s License, military or government ID, student or job ID, store membership card, or US passport; or
  • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, car registration, government check, rent receipt, or other official document that contains the name and address of the voter.

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check Your Voter Registration Status
    • Check Your Polling Place Location
    • Check Early Voting Location
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • Check The Status Of Your Absentee Ballot
    • And more