Voter Registration in New Jersey

Our students still have time to register to vote-but that time is quickly disappearing.
Applications for voter registration must be received by October 4.
Some students at all levels vaguely believe they will register on-line at the last minute, or use an absentee ballot-this is not always possible. You may remind students of upcoming deadlines and procedures using the following information, gathered by visiting web-sites and speaking with the Passaic County Board of Elections. There may be additional ways of accomplishing the same ends.
Can I still register?
YES, but it must be completed by October 4.
How can I register?
At this point, it would be best to register IN-PERSON at your local city hall at home, where your legal address is. The office in city hall called “City Clerk” can assist you. Bring picture ID such as a driver’s license, or a credit card, or a credit card bill, a utility bill, OR a passport as identification. You will then be immediately registered to vote.
Where do I vote?
In your town; ask for your special location when you register.
I mailed in a registration form, but I haven’t gotten anything back.
You can call the city clerk at your local town hall to confirm that you are registered, or your local board of elections (some numbers included at the end of this document)
I can’t travel back home to register.
You CAN still register. You can download and print a registration form from www.njelections.org (scroll down to voter registration). Fill it out and mail it in right away, so that IT IS RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 4. (Some counties will accept a postmark deadline; Passaic County expects the form to be IN the office by then).
Then what?
You will receive a letter asking for identification-the last 4 digits of your social security number or driver’s license. Mail it in right away. OR-if you do NOT receive such a letter or do not wish to reply, you can show up to vote, with a form of identification-driver’s license, passport, credit card, credit card bill, OR utility bill-that confirms your address.
What if I show up at the polls without my ID?
You can still vote, but you must provide ID within 48 hours for your vote to be counted. Ask at the polls how this is done.
I can’t travel home to vote. What about the absentee ballot?
Yes, you still can arrange this, but you must start immediately. First, you must be registered. Second, you must request an absentee ballot one week before the 1st of October (NOW). The absentee ballots will be sent by mail in the first week of October; when you receive it, vote and return immediately. If you do not receive one, contact your local board of elections or city hall.
Who can I call?
By counties: Passaic: 973-881-4515 Morris 973-285-6715 Essex 973-621-5061 Hudson 201-795-6555 Bergen 201-336-6100 need another number? Call any of these for help.