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The policies governing voter participation are enacted and enforced primarily at the state level. These policies, which include voter identification requirements, early voting provisions, online voter registration systems, and more, dictate the conditions under which people cast their ballots in their respective states.

This article includes the following information about voting policies in New Jersey:

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Voter registration

The table below displays voter registration information specific to New Jersey's 2025 election cycle.

Voter registration in New Jersey: June 10, 2025, election.

Can people register to vote online? If so, what is the link?

Can voters check their registration status online? If so, what is the link?

Can voters update their registration online? If so, what is the link?

What is the deadline for registering in person?

May 20, 2025

What is the deadline for registering by mail?

May 20, 2025

Is the mail-in registration deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Postmarked

What is the online registration deadline, if available?

May 20, 2025

Is Election Day registration available?

N/A

Is same-day registration available during early voting?

N/A


Voter registration in New Jersey: Nov. 4, 2025, election.

Can people register to vote online? If so, what is the link?

Can voters check their registration status online? If so, what is the link?

Can voters update their registration online? If so, what is the link?

What is the deadline for registering in person?

Oct. 14, 2025

What is the deadline for registering by mail?

Oct. 14, 2025

Is the mail-in registration deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Postmarked

What is the online registration deadline, if available?

Oct. 14, 2025

Is Election Day registration available?

N/A

Is same-day registration available during early voting?

N/A


Eligibility and registration details

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To register to vote in New Jersey, each applicant must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county in which they are registering for at least 30 days prior to the election. Seventeen-year-olds may register to vote, although they may not vote until they have turned 18. Individuals serving a felony sentence or on probation or parole because of a felony may not register to vote.[1] The voter registration deadline is 21 days before the next election. Registration applications can be downloaded from the state website and mailed to the county commissioner of registration or superintendent of elections.[1] Registration applications are also available at various county offices and state agencies, such as the Division of Elections and Division of Motor Vehicle offices.[2]


In-person voting

The table below displays in-person voting information specific to New Jersey's 2025 election cycle.

In-person voting in New Jersey: June 10, 2025, election.

Are all voters required to show ID?

N/A

What kinds of ID are accepted?

Any valid, current photo identification or any current document including voter's name and address

Where can voters learn more about the state's voter ID requirements?

When does early voting start?

June 3, 2025

When does early voting end?

June 8, 2025

Where can I find early voting locations?

Is weekend voting available?

N/A

Where can voters learn more about early voting?

What are the poll times on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EDT)

Where can I find voting locations?


In-person voting in New Jersey: Nov. 4, 2025, election.

Are all voters required to show ID?

N/A

What kinds of ID are accepted?

Any valid, current photo identification or any current document including voter's name and address

Where can voters learn more about the state's voter ID requirements?

When does early voting start?

Oct. 25, 2025

When does early voting end?

Nov. 2, 2025

Where can I find early voting locations?

Is weekend voting available?

N/A

Where can voters learn more about early voting?

What are the poll times on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EST)

Where can I find voting locations?


Poll times

See also: State poll opening and closing times

In New Jersey, all polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[3]

Voter identification

See also: Voter identification laws by state

New Jersey does not require voters to present identification while voting, in most cases. However, if a voter does not provide valid identification at the time of registration, he or she must show identification at the polling place.[4]

Voters can present the following forms of identification:

  • New Jersey driver's license
  • Military or other government ID
  • Student or job ID
  • Store membership card
  • United States Passport,
  • Bank statement
  • Car registration
  • Government check or document
  • Non-photo NJ driver's license
  • Rent receipt
  • Sample Ballot
  • Utility bill
  • Any other official document

Early voting

See also: Early voting

New Jersey permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.

Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit no-excuse early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on Election Day. States that allow voters to cast no-excuse absentee/mail-in ballots in person are counted as no-excuse early voting states.

As of February 2024, 47 states and the District of Columbia permitted no-excuse early voting.


Absentee/mail-in voting

See also: Absentee/mail-in voting

The table below displays absentee voting information specific to New Jersey's 2025 election cycle.

Absentee voting in New Jersey: June 10, 2025, election.

Are there limits on who can request a ballot?

No

What is the deadline for requesting a ballot by mail?

June 3, 2025

Is the request deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Received

What is the deadline for returning a voted ballot by mail?

June 10, 2025

Is the return deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Postmarked

Are there notary or witness requirements?

N/A


Absentee voting in New Jersey: Nov. 4, 2025, election.

Are there limits on who can request a ballot?

No

What is the deadline for requesting a ballot by mail?

Oct. 28, 2025

Is the request deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Received

What is the deadline for returning a voted ballot by mail?

Nov. 4, 2025

Is the return deadline a postmark or receipt deadline?

Postmarked

Are there notary or witness requirements?

N/A


All voters are eligible to vote absentee/by mail in New Jersey.[5]

To vote absentee/by mail, an application must be received by election officials at least seven days prior to the election if returned by mail. An application can also be submitted in person to county election officials until 3 p.m. on the day before the election. An application can also be submitted online via the state's online voter registration system. A completed absentee/mail-in ballot must then be postmarked by 8:00 p.m. Election Day and received by the county board of elections by 6 days after the election.[5][6]



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Voting rules for people convicted of a felony

See also: Voting rights for people convicted of a felony

In New Jersey, people convicted of a felony automatically regain their voting rights and may re-register to vote once they have completed their prison sentences. On December 18, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) signed into law A5823, legislation restoring voting rights to people convicted of a felony once they have completed their prison sentences. The law was scheduled to take effect on March 17, 2020. Previously, state law barred people convicted of a felony from voting until completion of their full sentences, including prison time, probation, and parole.[7][8]

Voting rights for people convicted of a felony vary from state to state. In the majority of states, people convicted of a felony cannot vote while they are incarcerated but may regain the right to vote upon release from prison or at some point thereafter.[9]


Election administration agencies

Election agencies

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See also: State election agencies

Individuals seeking additional information about voting provisions in New Jersey can contact the following local, state, and federal agencies.

New Jersey County Election Officials

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Secretary of State, Elections Division

Physical Address: 20 West State Street, 5th Floor
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 304
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0304
Phone: 609-292-3760
Toll free: 1-877-658-6837
Fax: 609-777-1280
Email: nj.elections@sos.nj.gov
Website: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml

New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission

Physical Address: 25 S Stockton St, 5th Floor
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 185
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0185
Phone: 609-292-8700

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 301-563-3919
Toll free: 1-866-747-1471
Email: clearinghouse@eac.gov
Website: https://www.eac.gov


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