How Do I Obtain a Vote-by-Mail Application?

The State of New Jersey has updated the law for absentee voting to now be “Vote By Mail.” This change in the law now makes it easier for you, the voter, to cast your ballot. You now have the option to receive mail-in ballots for all elections in a calendar year, or a mail-in ballot for all future November General Elections. A voter may apply for the Vote By Mail ballot by completing an application and mailing the application to:

Christopher J. Durkin 
Essex County Clerk 
P.O Box 690
Newark, NJ 07102

Applications are also available at the County Clerk’s Office and the Borough Municipal Clerk’s Office.

Your application must be received seven (7) days prior to the election if sent via mail. You can also apply in person the Essex County Clerk’s Office up until 3:00 pm the day before the election. Only active duty military and voters residing overseas may apply by fax or e-mail. All other voters must apply in writing, with original signature. If you applied for a Vote By Mail Ballot and did not receive or return the ballot, you may vote by provisional ballot at the polls.