Step 1: Are you eligible to vote?

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You have to register to vote before October 13, 2020.

To register in New Jersey you must:

• be a citizen of the United States

• be at least 17 years old (you must be 18 to vote)

• be a resident of the State and county 30 days before the election

• not be serving a sentence or on parole or probation as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of this or another state or of the United States

Step 2: Register to vote

      There are three ways you can register to vote:

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Complete and mail in the Voter Registration Application

                 Registrate para votar - en Español

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In-person at the County Clerk’s office or the 

Board of Elections

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While applying or renewing your driver’s license at Motor Vehicles

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NJ now offers Online Voter Registration

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Not sure if you've already registered? Check here.

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Step 3: Vote

In Person

Election Day is

November 3rd, 2020.

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You can find your nearest polling location here.

By Mail

1. New Jersey will mail a ballot to all active, registered voters for the General Election.

2. When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.

3. Ballots can be returned by mail with a postmark on or before November 3, 2020 to be counted as a valid ballot by the County Clerk if received by 8:00 p.m. on November 10th. Ballots without a postmark that are received within 48 hours of the closing of polls on November 3, 2020 shall be considered valid.