To register in New Jersey, you must be:

• A United States citizen

• At least 17 years old, though you may not vote until you have reached the age of 18

• A resident of the county for 30 days before the election

• A person 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 of residence.

You are not eligible to register to vote if:

• You are currently 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. 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 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.

The registration deadline to vote in the next election is 21 days prior to the election day.