Office of the Township Clerk
Voter Registration Information

If you are not registered to vote where you live now, you may register by printing and completing this form.

Mail completed form to:
Sussex County Commissioner of Registration
18 Church Street
Newton, NJ 07860-9974

Frequently Asked Questions
Should you have any other questions pertaining to voting, please contact the Municipal Clerk's Office at 973-764-4055 or the Sussex County Board of Elections at 973-579-0950.

I want to register to vote. What guidelines should I follow?
Voter registration in New Jersey is permanent except when the voter has moved from the County in which he has registered.

A voter who moves within the same election district remains registered and may be allowed to vote for two years.

If a voter moves within the County at least 29 days prior to an election, voter must file a Change of Address notice with the County Board of Elections.

Voters who move within the County within the 29 days preceding the election, may vote at their new polling place by means of a "Failsafe Ballot."

When must I register to vote to be eligible to vote in the next election?
You may register at any time prior to the 29th day before any election.

Where do I go to register to vote?
At the Vernon Township Municipal Clerk's Office. At the Sussex County Board of Elections. At any Motor Vehicle Office or Welfare Office. I cannot appear in person to register.

Can I register by mail?
Yes, by contacting any of the above locations and requesting a mail-in registration form.

When are the primary and general elections?
The Primary Election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June. The General Election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Primary election: How do I change my party affiliation?
A Party Declaration Form must be filled out. This form can be obtained from the County Clerk or the Municipal Clerk.

Can I receive an absentee ballot?
You may apply for an absentee ballot if:
You expect to be out of the State.
You are in resident attendance at school.
You are physically unable to vote.
You are observing a religious holiday.
By nature of the hours of employment, you unable to vote.

What if I am in the military?
Military personnel and dependents may vote by military absentee ballot if:
You are in the Military Service.
You are a spouse or dependent of someone in the military.
You are a patient in a VA Hospital.
You are a civilian attached to the Armed Services.

When is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot?
If mailed, no later that 7 days before the Election. If delivered in person to the County Clerk's Office, 4 Park Place, Newton, NJ, no later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the election.

Where do I vote?
Before the election, you will receive a Sample Ballot in the mail which will give you the location of your Polling Place and the District Number.

What time are the polls open?
Primary and General Elections- 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
School Board Election- 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.