VOTER REGISTRATION
Q: How do I register to vote?
A: Request a voter registration application from:
City Clerks Office Mercer County
City Hall or Commissioner of Registration
319 East State Street 640 South Broad Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608 P.O. Box 8068
(609) 989-3187 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-9828
Q: What are the qualifications to vote?
A: You must be a citizen of the United States and, at least 18 years by the date of the next election, and a resident of New Jersey and your county for at least 30 days.
Q: What is an Absentee Ballot?
A: An absentee ballot is a vote cast by someone unable to attend the official polling location.
Q: How do I obtain an absentee ballot?
A: From the City or County offices below:
City Clerks Office Mercer County
City Hall or Commissioner of Registration
319 East State Street 640 South Broad Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608 P.O. Box 8068
(609) 989-3187 Trenton, New Jersey 08650-9828
Q: What are the qualifications and procedures to receive an absentee ballot?
A:
- You must be a registered voter of Mercer County
- REMEMBER, if you file an absentee Ballot you can not vote at the polls for that election
- Your ballot will be mailed on or after the 40th day prior to the election
- Do not submit more than one application for the same election
- You will receive instructions with your absentee ballot
- Your absentee ballot must be received by the Board of Election, 640 S. Broad Street, Trenton, no later than 8:00 p.m. (close of the polls) the day of the election
- You must apply for each election you intend to vote by an absentee ballot
Q: How can I find my polling location?
A: You can receive a sample ballot, which tells you your location, or call the City Clerk's office at (609) 989-3187.
