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Facts About Registering to Vote

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A person may register to vote who is:

  • A United States citizen
  • 18 years old by Election Day

NOTE:  Beginning in 2026, New Jersey law will permit eligible registrants who attain the age of 18 years old on or before the day of the November General Election, to vote in the June Primary at the age of 17. 

A qualified person may register to vote at any time prior to the twenty-first day before any election. All registration forms postmarked on the twenty-first day preceding the election will be accepted. Voters whose registrations are received after the filing deadline will be eligible to vote in the next election.

How to Register

You can register in several ways: 

  • In person:  A citizen may register in person at the office of the Atlantic County Commissioner of Registration any day during office hours, or on select evenings during the Close of Registration.  You may also register through your Municipal Clerk’s Office, via a paper application form. Registration forms are available in multiple languages, and these postage-paid forms can be returned via US mail.
  • Online:  Visit the New Jersey Voter Information Portal and follow the prompts; you will need to provide your current and valid New Jersey driver's license number or state-issued identification number. If you don't have a state-issued ID, you can use the last four digits of your Social Security number and provide a signature (either signed on-screen or uploaded).
  • By mail: Visit New Jersey Voter Information Portal to download and complete a voter registration form specific to your county. Mail the completed form to your county's Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections, ensuring it is postmarked by the deadline.
  • Through MVC and Recruiting Facilities: You can also register to vote when applying for or renewing your driver's license at a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) agency or through any Armed Forces Recruiting Facilities. 

If an eligible voter is unable to write or sign their name, to the best of their ability, he/she should place an “x” in space provided for a signature. The registrant can also request the assistance of a person of their choosing to help complete the registration form, being sure to have that individual complete the “Assistor” portion of the application in the registrant’s presence prior to submitting the form to Election Officials.

Identification requirements (if applicable)

If you register by mail and do not include your New Jersey driver's license number, Social Security information or a copy of acceptable identification, you may need to provide identification the first time you vote. 

Acceptable forms of identification include: 

  • Current and valid photo identification card.
  • Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck.
  • Any other government document displaying your name and current address. 

Deadlines

Again, the voter registration deadline in New Jersey is 21 days before any election, whether you register online, by mail, or in person. 

Important: It's always a good idea to check your voter registration status before an election to ensure you are properly registered and eligible to vote. You can do this on the New Jersey Voter Information Portal