COVID-19 info
- The dates and deadlines listed below are not applicable for the November 2020 general election. All voters who register in New Jersey by October 13, 2020 will automatically receive a mail-in ballot for the November Election.
- New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub, State of New Jersey
New Jersey absentee ballot deadlines
Request deadlines
- In Person: Received by 3pm, the day before Election Day.
- By Mail: Received 7 days before Election Day.
- Online: 21 days before Election Day.
Ballot deadlines
- Voted ballots are due: Postmarked by Election Day and received 7 days after the election by 8PM.
New Jersey absentee ballot rules
Any registered New Jersey voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.New Jersey absentee ballot directions
- Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
- Sign and date the form. This is very important!
- Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We'll provide the mailing address for you.
- All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. If it's close to the deadline, call and see if your Local Election Office will let you fax or email the application.
- Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
- Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.
Once you receive your ballot...
- Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
- Sign and date where indicated.
- Mail your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope.
- Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.