Voting in New Jersey

To register to vote in New Jersey, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of your New Jersey county for 30 days before the election
- Be at least 17 years old
- Not have been convicted of a felony, or have been convicted but have completed your sentence

You must register to vote at least 21 days before the election you wish to vote in.

New Jersey does not offer Election Day registration, so be sure to submit your voter registration before the deadline.

You can pre-register to vote in New Jersey when you turn 17.

New Jersey does restore the right to vote upon completion of sentence, including parole and/or probation.

If you have a past conviction, learn more about your eligibility to vote here.