New Jersey Mail In Ballots Guide

To vote by mail in New Jersey, you'll need to request an application from your county clerk's office or download one from the state's website.

The application must be submitted by mail or in person to the county clerk's office, and you'll need to include a copy of your ID and proof of residency.

You can choose to vote by mail for all elections, or just specific ones, such as primaries or general elections.

Once you've submitted your application, you'll receive a ballot in the mail, which you can fill out and return by mail or in person.

Make sure to sign and date your ballot, and include any required documentation, such as a copy of your ID.

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To get a mail ballot in New Jersey, you can apply for one by following the instructions found at VOTE.NJ.GOV or contacting the County Clerk.

You can return your completed ballot by mail, but it must be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day and received by your county's Board of Elections on or before the sixth day after the close of the polls.

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You can also return your ballot in person to your county's Board of Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

If you need to transport a voted ballot for someone else, you're considered a "Bearer" and are limited to three non-household ballots per election, except for immediate family members residing in the same household, in which case you can transport up to five ballots.

Here are the locations of the 12 Vote-By-Mail drop boxes in Hunterdon County:

You can return your mail ballot in a few ways. Mail it to the Board of Elections with no postage necessary, as long as it's postmarked by election day and received by the Board of Elections within six days after the election.

To return your ballot in person, you can take it directly to the Board of Elections at 301 Harper Drive, or use one of Burlington County's Secure Drop Box locations. Just make sure to return it by 8:00 PM on election day.

If you're using a Secure Drop Box, you can find locations throughout Hunterdon County, such as the North County Library in Clinton, NJ, or the Hunterdon County Clerk - Hall of Records in Flemington, NJ.

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If you're a resident of Burlington County, you can visit the Burlington County Clerk's Office for alternative election services. The office is located at 301 Harper Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057.

You can use this address to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot, receive a vote-by-mail ballot, and even opt out of vote-by-mail ballots starting September 23, 2024.

To apply for a vote-by-mail ballot, you can follow the instructions found at VOTE.NJ.GOV or contact the County Clerk.

To return your ballot, you can mail it, use a secure ballot drop box, or deliver it in person to your county's Board of Elections Office. Make sure your ballot is postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day and received by your county's Board of Elections on or before the sixth day after the close of the polls.

Here's a list of secure ballot drop box locations in Hunterdon County:

Note that bearers are limited to transporting no more than 5 ballots in total for any election, except immediate family members residing in the same household.

Returning a Vote-by-Mail Ballot is a straightforward process in New Jersey. You can take your ballot directly to the Board of Elections at 301 Harper Drive to be voted on and turned in.

To mail your ballot, you don't need to affix postage, but it must be postmarked by election day and received by the Board of Elections within six days after the election.

In Burlington County, you can also return your ballot at one of the Secure Drop Box locations, but make sure to do so by 8:00 PM on election day.

If you have someone transport your ballot for you, they are considered a "Bearer" and are limited to three non-household ballots per election, unless they are transporting ballots for immediate family members residing in the same household.

Here are the locations of Vote-By-Mail drop boxes in Hunterdon County:

You can apply for a vote-by-mail ballot in New Jersey by following the instructions at VOTE.NJ.GOV or contacting the County Clerk. This is a convenient way to cast your ballot from the comfort of your own home.

To fill out your vote-by-mail ballot, simply follow the instructions provided and make sure to sign and date the envelope. Once you've completed your ballot, you can return it in several ways: by mail, secure ballot drop box, or in person at the Board of Elections Office.

Mail your ballot by the deadline of 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, and make sure it's postmarked on or before that time. The ballot must be received by the county's Board of Elections on or before the sixth day after the close of the polls. Alternatively, you can use a secure ballot drop box or deliver your ballot in person to the Board of Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Here are the locations of the 12 Vote-By-Mail drop boxes in Hunterdon County:

In New Jersey, you must vote the ballot of the party to which you're affiliated. If you want to change your affiliation, you must do so at least 55 days before a primary election.

Unaffiliated voters can choose a party at their voting location during early voting or on Election Day.

To vote by mail, unaffiliated voters must declare a party at least seven days before a primary election, which is also the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot by mail.

If you're a registered voter in New Jersey, you can apply for a vote-by-mail ballot by following the instructions found at VOTE.NJ.GOV or contacting the County Clerk.

There are several ways to return your vote-by-mail ballot, including mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and the Board of Elections Office. Your ballot MUST be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day and be received by your county's Board of Elections on or before the sixth day after the close of the polls.

You can return your vote-by-mail ballot to a secure ballot drop box located throughout Hunterdon County. There are 12 drop boxes in total, with locations in Clinton Town, Clinton Township, Flemington Borough, and more.

Here are the locations of the ballot drop boxes:

A person who transports a voted vote-by-mail ballot for someone else is considered a "Bearer." Bearers are limited to three non-household ballots per election, except that an authorized bearer may transport up to five ballots in an election if those voters are immediate family members residing in the same household as the bearer.