How to Register To Vote In New Jersey State

Confirm Your Voter Eligibility

• be a US Citizen (including those born in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
• be at least 18 years of age by the time of the next election
• be a resident of this State and county at your address at least 30 days before the next 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

Online Registration

• A New Jersey Driver's License Number or a Non-Driver Identification Card Number
• The last 4 digits of your SSN (Social Security Number)
• Date of birth
• Your county of current residence
• Your address

Mail-in Registration

1. Download the Federal Voter Registration Form
2. Print out the form (pages 4 and 5) and fill it out using our helpful tips below.
   • Fill out the form with your personal information.
   • #6 ID Number. The last four digits of your Social Security number OR your New Jersey Driver's License number is required for voter registration. If you do not possess either of these identifcations, please write "NONE" on the form. The State will assign a number that will serve to identify you for voter registration purposes.
   • #7 Choice of Party. New Jersey's voter registration form does not provide a check-of for political party affiliation. A newly registered voter or voter who has never voted in a political party primary election can declare party affiliation at the polling place on the day of a primary election. In New Jersey, a primary election is only held for the Democratic and Republican parties. A voter may also fle a political party declaration form to become a member of a political party. If a declared voter wished to change party affiliation he or she must fle a declaration form 50 days before the primary election, in order to vote.
   • #8 Race or Ethnic Group. Leave Blank.
   • #9 Signature Sign and date the application to attest the data you entered is true and that you meet eligibility requirements.
3. Mail the completed form to the following address. The completed form must be received by October 15th, 2024.
   New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety

   Division of Elections

   PO BOX 304

   Trenton NJ 08625-0304