Voting in New Jersey, is easier than ever with the new Vote
By Mail Law
If
you would like to Vote by Mail, click on the application form below.
Once this form is loaded, print the application and follow these
instructions:
Vote
by Mail Application
If you are Active Duty Military or an Overseas Voter,
please CLICK
HERE for voting instructions.
The
Vote By Mail Application is in PDF format. To view
and print the ballot, you will need Adobe Acrobat installed on your
computer.
Click
here to download the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructions:
- Fill out the application. Print and sign your name where indicated.
- Mail to:
Joseph Ripa, County Clerk
Office of the County Clerk
Election Division
P.O. Box 150
Camden, New Jersey 08101-0150
or
- Deliver to:
Joseph Ripa, County Clerk
Election Division
County Administration Building
6th Street Entrance
3rd Floor, Suite 316
Camden, New Jersey 08101-0150
Information:
- You must be a registered voter in order to apply for a Mail-In
Ballot.
- Once you apply for a Mail-In Ballot, you will not be permitted
to vote by machine at your polling place in the same election.
- You will receive instructions with your ballot.
- Your Mail-In Ballot must be received by the County Board of
Election before close of polls on Election Day.
- Do not submit more than one application for the same election.
- You must apply for a Mail-In Ballot for each election, unless
you designate otherwise under “Voter Options.”
Warning:
Your Vote By Mail application must be received by the County Clerk
not later than 7 days prior to the election, unless you apply in
person during the County Clerk's office hours up to 3:00 PM the
day prior to the election.
For
more information, call (856) 225-7220.
Vote
By Mail
Frequently Asked Questions
What
is Vote by Mail?
Vote by Mail has replaced Absentee Voting in the State of New Jersey.
It allows a voter to vote without going to the polls on election
day.
How
is Vote by Mail different from Absentee Voting?
Vote by Mail still allows a voter to vote in any election without
going to the polls. Now the voter also has the option of automatically
receiving ballots for future elections.
Who
can Vote by Mail?
Any registered voter can Vote By Mail. No reason is necessary to
apply.
How
do I apply for Vote by Mail?
You can apply by completing an application and sending it to the
County Clerk. If you do not return your completed application, we
will not be able to send you a Vote by Mail ballot.
Where
can I get an application for Vote by Mail?
You can get an application at:
• The County Clerk’s Office
• Your Municipal Clerk’s Office
• All County Store locations
• At www.camdencounty.com
Do
I have to pay for postage?
No, both the application and the ballot envelope are postage paid.
When
do I have to apply to Vote by Mail?
Your application must be received by the Clerk’ Office seven
(7) days prior to the election. You can also apply in person to
the County Clerk’s Office up until 3:00 pm the day before
the election.
Can
someone help me complete the application and ballot materials?
Yes, you can have someone help you. This person must complete the
assistor section. However, you the voter must sign the application.
Can
I fax or e-mail my application?
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
it is within seven days before the election, and I am not able to
apply in person to the County Clerk, can someone else get my ballot?
Yes, you would need to complete the application, including the Authorized
Messenger section. Your messenger would then apply to the County
Clerk, obtain your ballot, and deliver it to you. Your messenger
must be a family member or a registered voter in this county and
can not be a candidate on the ballot.
I
am disabled, and I was on a list to receive an application every
year, has this changed?
No, you still have that option. It is Option “A” in
Section 10 of the application. This option is now also available
to any registered voter.
If
I apply and receive a Vote by Mail ballot, can I vote at the polls
instead?
If you did not receive or return your ballot, you may vote by provisional
ballot at the polls.
If
I Vote by Mail, will my vote be counted?
Yes, all votes are counted and included in the final official results.
What
are the new options to automatically receive ballots in future elections?
There are two options:
Option A – You will automatically be sent a ballot for every
election for the remainder of the calendar year. You will also be
sent an application at the beginning of the next year.
Option B – You will automatically be sent
a ballot for every November General Election until you request otherwise.
Do
I have to choose an option?
No, if you do not choose an option, you will receive a ballot for
only the election you choose in Box #1.
Can
I apply for someone else?
No, only the voter can apply. The application must have an original
signature, as it appears in the poll books. State law does not allow
Power of Attorney.
What
if my signature has changed?
You can update your signature by contacting the Superintendent of
Elections Office at (856) 661-3555.
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