In NJ, the voter registration deadline is 21 days before the election. For the upcoming General Election on November 4, the deadline is October 14, 2025.
Voting is the core principle of democratic government. Its intent is to ensure a government that is “of the people, by the people, for the people,” in the words of Abraham Lincoln. Exercising the right to vote is a patriotic duty and one that millions of men and women have given their lives to protect.
- Register to Vote – You can register to vote if:
- You are a United States citizen.
- You are at least 17 years of age.*
- You will be a resident of the State and county 30 days before the election.
- You are NOT currently serving a prison sentence.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO VOTE
CLICK HERE TO SEE IF YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED
*You may register to vote if you are at least 17 years old but cannot vote until reaching the age of 18.
NOTE: NJ does not have same-day voter registration, so you cannot show up to the polls and register when you arrive. You must submit your application three weeks prior to the election in which you wish to start voting. Once you are registered, you remain so for life. You should move your registration to another town if you change residence. You can change your party affiliation at any time by submitting a form. If you change your party, you can always change it again. You are never locked in.