Election Day is less than two months away—are you registered to vote?

With the bluster of the Democratic and Republican conventions and the inevitable mudslinging, lofty promises and debates among friends and family, it’s important to remember that none of it matters if you don’t exercise your right to vote.

The deadline to register to vote in the November election is Oct. 16. Applications must be filled out for new voters and if you’ve moved or changed your name.  

Here’s how:

Register by mail

Print and fill out a Voter Application Form from the state. Mail the form to:

Gloucester County Superintendent of Elections 
PO Box 352 
Woodbury, NJ 08096-9946

The state makes it easy—the application form can be mailed for free by following the folding and taping instructions.

Register in person

You can drop off your pre-completed form in person to the superintendent of elections, Stephanie Salvatore, at the county Board of Elections office at 550 Grove Rd., West Deptford, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

And you can pick up forms in person from the superintendent of elections at the address above, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; or at the West Deptford Township Municipal Building.

College students

College students are permitted to vote from their college address or their parents’ homes. They must file a new application if they’re not already registered where they choose to vote.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if I’m already registered? How to do I get a ballot by mail? Do I need an ID to vote? Answers to these questions and more are available from the New Jersey Department of State’s FAQ.