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Apply for Vote by Mail

Any eligible registered voter can vote by mail in NJ but you need to apply. Mail-In Ballots will be sent ONLY to people who requested them.

The deadline to request a Mail-In Ballot by mail for the General Election is October 28, 2025.
Deadline to request a Mail-In Ballot in person at the County Clerks office for the General Election is November 3 at 3PM
Click Here to print a Mail-In Ballot Application or Contact Us and we will mail you an application.
Please contact the Morris County Clerk with any questions regarding your status.

Here are some easy, step-by-step instructions on how to complete your vote-by-mail ballot, to make sure your vote counts.

Look inside the envelope you receive in the mail for these items:
- The ballot
- An inner envelope with an attached certificate
- A mailing envelope
Completely fill in the oval next to each of your selections in blue or black ink.
Fill in and sign the certificate, keeping it attached to the inner envelope.
Place the ballot into the certificate envelope.
Then, place the certificate envelope into the mailing envelope.
Return your ballot. How you return it is up to you. Select one of the following three ways:
- Mail: It must be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. Election Day and be received by your county’s Board of Elections on or before 6 days after Election Day.
- Secure Ballot Drop Box: Place it in one of your county’s secure ballot drop boxes by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Secure Ballot Drop Box locations
- Board of Elections Office: Deliver it in person to your county’s Board of Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. County Election Officials

September 20	Commencement of Mailing Mail-In Ballots for General Election
October 14	Voter Registration Deadline General Election
October 25 through November 2	Early Voting Period
October 28	Deadline to Request Mail-In Ballot by Mail
November 3 by 3pm	Deadline to Request Mail-In Ballot in Person
November 4	General Election Day- In Person Voting, Mail-In Ballots must be postmarked or placed in Drop Box by 8PM
November 10	Mail-In ballots with postmark must be received in County Board of Elections
November 15	Deadline for Receipt of Cure Form to County Board of Elections