FAQs • Gloucester County, NJ • CivicEngage

What if I marry or change my name?: If you legally change your name, you may vote in the next election by signing your new name in the poll book. Then you must complete a Change of Name Notice. (Title 19:31-13)

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Voter Registration

You are a citizen of the United States
You are a Gloucester County resident 30 days before the election
You are a resident of the election district in which you expect to vote at the time of registration
You are at least 17 years old, and understand that you may not vote until reaching the age of 18
You are not serving a sentence of incarceration as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of this or another state or of the United States

2. How do I register to vote in Gloucester County?: You may register to vote by completing a registration application form at the Gloucester County Superintendent of Elections Office or by mail. Forms are also available at any Municipal Clerk’s Office, through the League of Women Voters, or other public agencies. For further information, please call the Superintendent of Elections Office at 856-384-4500 between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

3. When may I register to vote?: Anytime, however, in order to vote in any election, your registration must be received 21 days prior to the election in which you wish to vote.

4. What if I am a new voter in Gloucester County?: Under the federally mandated Help America Vote Act (HAVA), You will be required to provide either the last four digits of your Social Security Number or your complete Driver’s License Number on the registration application.

5. How long is my registration valid?: Your registration will be valid indefinitely if you have not moved from Gloucester County or have not been disenfranchised.

6. Must I declare a party affiliation when I register?: No, but you may fill out a Party Declaration Form (PDF) at that time if you so choose.

If you move within Gloucester County more than 21 days before an election, you must file a written change of address with the Superintendent of Elections’ Office.
If you move within Gloucester County less than 21 days before an election, you will vote in your new municipality, ward, or district by Provisional Ballot. For your new polling location, you may call the Superintendent of Elections’ Office at 856-384-4500.
Moving from/to another county: If you move to another county more than 30 days before an election, you must re-register and vote in the new county. If you move to another county less than 30 days before an election, you may vote at your previous polling place in Gloucester County for only that election. You must then register in the county you reside.

8. What if I marry or change my name?: If you legally change your name, you may vote in the next election by signing your new name in the poll book. Then you must complete a Change of Name Notice. (Title 19:31-13)

Primary Elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June.
General Elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Polls for the Primary and General Elections are open from 6 am to 8 pm.