To register in New Jersey you must be:

• A United States citizen
• I am at least 17 years old, and understand that I may not vote until reaching the age of 18.
• A resident of the county for 30 days before the election
• You are NOT currently serving a sentence, probation or parole because of a felony conviction

The registrant must complete a Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form. Mail or deliver the Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form to the County Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections for your county.

You are not eligible to register to vote if:

• You are serving a sentence or on parole or probation, as a result of a conviction of an indictable offense under state or federal law.
  
  

  Note: If you are no longer serving a sentence, or no longer on parole or probation..., you CAN vote in NJ by completing a new voter registration form (linked above).
  
  You only lose your right to vote while on parole, probation or serving a sentence due to a conviction for an indictable offense under any federal or state laws.

• If you were registered to vote before you were convicted, you must complete a new voter registration form (linked above) once you have served your time.
• If you are a pre-trial detainee or on bail pending appeal, you do not lose your right to vote.
• If you have any questions, please contact your county commissioner of registration.

 

 

Page Last Updated: 01/23/17