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Absentee Voting
As an Essex County resident you may apply for an absentee ballot if you are a qualified and registered voter by written application to the County Clerk's Office.The deadline for such requests are seven (7) days prior to any and all elections (Primary, General, School, etc.). Any absentee voter who fails to apply by the deadline may apply in person to our office, or by authorized messenger, on any day up to 3:00 P.M. the day before an election.
What you must do
- You may download an Absentee Ballot Application, or pick one up in person at the Clerk's Office or from your local, municipal clerk; AND
- Send completed application to PO Box 690, Newark, NJ 07101-0690; OR
- Present the application in person at the Clerk's Office
Overseas Absentee Voting
If you are currently overseas, you may request an absentee ballot and vote via fax or e-mail. This service is available to residents of Essex County who are living or working out of the United States, including military personnel and their dependents.
What you must do
- Request an E-mail or Faxable Absentee Ballot via our website.
- When you receive the ballot, follow the instructions carefully and return via e-mail or fax as desired.
Permanently and Totally Disabled List
Voters who are permanently and totally disabled may request that their names be placed on the permanent absentee voting list for all future elections.
What you must do
- You may download an Absentee Ballot Application, or pick one up in person at the Clerk's Office or from your local municipal clerk; AND
- Check the appropriate box on the application stating that you are requesting this application because you are permanently and totally disabled. You will automatically receive an absentee ballot application for each election, but you must fill out and return the application in order to receive an absentee ballot; AND
- Send the completed application to PO Box 690, Newark, NJ 07101-0690.
Military Absentee Voting
If you are currently in the military service, absentee voting privileges are available to military personnel, their dependents, patients in veteran hospitals, or civilians attached to or serving in the military.
What you must do
- You may download an Absentee Ballot Application, or pick one up in person at the Clerk's Office or from your local municipal clerk
- Send completed application to PO Box 690, Newark, NJ 07101-0690; OR
- Present the application in person