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New Jersey Voting Rules
Voter Registration Form:
Forms can be found here.
Deadline to Register:
21 days prior to the Election Day (October 14).
Voter Eligibility:
To be eligible to vote in New Jersey, you must be: a United States citizen, at least 18 years old by the next election, a resident of the county for 30 days before the end of the election. 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 or an indictable offense under state or federal law, if you are no longer serving a sentence, or are on parole or probation because of a felony conviction, you can vote in NJ.
Identification Requirements:
Identification may include, but not limited to, any current and valid photo ID: Driver Licenses, Student ID, Government ID, Passport, bank statement, utility bill, rent statement or government check.
Where to Turn in Your Registration:
Find your local election official here.
How to Register Others:
Anyone can conduct a voter registration and mail/turn in the forms for another person. There are no deadlines or parameters other than the deadline to register.
Absentee Voting:
Excuses: None Required.
Application Process:
Click here.
May request one from city clerk 30 days before (October 5) and they must be submitted by November 3, or the day before Election Day.
Early Vote:
Early voting is not available.
For More Information:
New Jersey Division of Elections
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/contact_doe.html
Phone: 609-292-3760
Info about veterans, voting in other states, etc.
Please see this website for more information on U.S. Military Voter Services and voting overseas.
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