Things You Need To Know: 

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1. Registration Deadline:

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• The deadline for registering by mail to vote is (postmarked by) Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

• The deadline to register in-person to vote is Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

• The early voting period runs from Saturday, September 19, 2020, to Monday, November 2, 2020, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live.

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2. Polling Times:

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6 a.m. to 8 p.m

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3. Is Early Voting Available:

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Yes, 45 days ahead

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4. Can I Vote by Mail:

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Yes, You can register here.

*All voters can vote by mail without an excuse*

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5. ID Needed for Voting:

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Identification is not required unless you are a first-time voter who registered by mail. 

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Forms of identification for first-time voters (one required)

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• Driver's license

• Student or job ID

• Military or other government ID

• Store membership ID

• United States passport

• Bank statement

• Car registration

• Government check or document

• Non-photo driver's license

• Rent receipt

• Sample ballot

• Utility bill

• Any other official document

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Registrants who are submitting this form by mail and are registering to vote for the first time: If you do not supply any of the information required by section 7, or the information you provide cannot be verified, you will be asked to provide a COPY of a current and valid photo ID, or a document with your name and current address on it to avoid having to provide identification at the polling place. No ID requirement to vote by mail & No notary or witness requirement for return of mail ballot

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6. Voting Without Address

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New Jersey's voter registration forms are organized--and addressed--by county. The forms are identical but include the correct address for the county Board of Elections. The application requires a residential address.

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