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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

 

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