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1. How do I register to vote?

You may print a voter registration application here, pick up an application in person or request a voter registration application be mailed to you from:
City Clerks Office
319 E State Street
City Hall
Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: 609-989-3187

or:
Mercer County Commissioner of Registration
640 S Broad Street
P.O. Box 8068
Trenton, NJ  08650-9828

2. What are the qualifications to vote?

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.

3. What is a Mail-in Ballot?

A Mail-in ballot is a vote cast by someone who is unable to vote in person or has chosen not to vote in person. View an instructional video on how to Vote By Mail.

4. How do I obtain a mail-in ballot?

You may print an application for a mail-in ballot or request the application from the City Clerk's Office or the following County offices:
City Clerks Office
319 E State Street
City Hall
Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: 609-989-3187

or:
Mercer County Commissioner of Registration
640 S Broad Street
P.O. Box 8068
Trenton, NJ  08650-9828

5. What are the qualifications and procedures to receive a mail-in ballot?

The only qualification is that you must be a registered voter of Mercer County. Remember, if you file a Mail-in Ballot you can not vote at the polls for that election.

Procedure

The procedure to receive a ballot is as follows:

1. You must submit an application for a ballot
2. Your ballot will be mailed on or after the 40th day prior to the election
3. Do not submit more than one application for the same election
4. You will receive instructions with your mail-in ballot
5. Your mail-in ballot must be received by the Board of Election, 640 S Broad Street, Trenton, no later than 8 p.m. (close of the polls) the day of the election

You may apply for each election you intend to vote by mail-in ballot or you may select to vote permanently by mail-in ballot

6. How can I find my polling location?

When you receive your sample ballot, above your name and address is your polling location, or you may call the City Clerk's office at 609-989-3187. Also, please see the complete list of polling places (PDF).

7. How do I obtain an absentee ballot?

You can obtain an absentee ballot from the following City of County offices:
City Clerk's Office
City Hall
319 E State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608

Phone: 609-989-3187

Mercer County
Commissioner of Registration
640 S Broad Street
P.O. Box 8068
Trenton, NJ 08650

8. What are the qualifications to receive an absentee ballot?

• 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 pm (close of the polls) the day of the election
• You must apply for each election you intend to vote by an absentee ballot

9. What is an absentee ballot?

An absentee ballot is a vote cast by someone unable to attend the official polling location.