How to Register to vote 2020 US General Election

How to Register to Vote

Each state makes its own voting and election rules, including when and how to register. Check with your state or local election office to get the most detailed and up-to-date information for where you live.

New Jersey offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in New Jersey by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.

Election day is 3rd November 2020

Registration deadlines

Online: Oct. 13

By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 13

In person: Oct. 13

Absentee ballot deadlines

Request: Oct. 27

Return by mail: Postmarked by Nov. 3

Return in person: Nov. 3 by close of polls

Early voting

Sep. 19 – Nov. 2, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live.

What You Will Need

To register online, you will need your date of birth and one of the following forms of identification:

• • A current and valid Driver’s License or a non-driver Identification Card (ID card) issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)
    Your information will be provided to the MVC to validate identification, and to retrieve a copy of your digitized signature.

-or-

• A Social Security number
  To use your social security number, you must have the ability to sign on-screen or upload your signature to complete the registration process. If you are unable to provide a digital signature, you can not register online. Click here to download the voter registration application for your county.

Video: Guide for the New Voter

If you’re getting ready to vote for the first time, this short video can help. It goes over the basic requirements for voting in the U.S., and explains why it’s important to know your state’s specific rules for voting.

Election Dates & Deadlines