How do I register to vote in New Jersey?

To register to vote in New Jersey, you can register online. The registration deadline is 21 days before Election Day. Visit https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register to register.

Do I need ID to vote in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, voter ID requirements are: No ID required.

How to Vote in New Jersey

Q: Can I vote early in New Jersey?

Yes, New Jersey offers early voting. Begins 10 days before Election Day at designated early voting locations in each county

Q: How do I vote absentee in New Jersey?

Absentee/mail-in voting in New Jersey: No-excuse. Any registered voter may request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason

“Liberty and Prosperity”

Capital: Trenton Nickname: The Garden State Admitted: 1787 (3rd state) Electoral Votes: 14

State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch State Flower: Violet

Registration Deadline 21 days before Election Day

Voter ID Required No ID required

Early Voting Yes

Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse

Polling Hours 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Electoral Votes 14

Voter Registration in New Jersey

The voter registration deadline in New Jersey is 21 days before Election Day.

New Jersey offers online voter registration.

New Jersey has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).

In New Jersey, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.

Voter ID Requirements in New Jersey

New Jersey requires No ID required identification to vote.

Early Voting in New Jersey

Yes — New Jersey offers early voting.

Begins 10 days before Election Day at designated early voting locations in each county

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in New Jersey

Absentee and mail-in voting in New Jersey: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason

Polling Hours in New Jersey

Polls in New Jersey are open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in New Jersey

Felony voting rights in New Jersey: After prison.