FAQ for Student Voters.

When should I register to vote?

Register to vote by October 14, 2025 for the November 4th election.

You can register to vote at 17, and vote when you are 18. So if you turn 18 on Election Day or any time before, congratulations! This is your year to vote! Register here!  

For lots more info and answers, check out our Register2Vote page.

What if I am leaving for college or moving away?

New Jersey makes voting easy. You can vote by mail, or early in-person, if you won’t be home on Election Day.

To Vote by Mail - you can check the Vote by Mail box when you register to vote, or if you are already registered, print and complete a paper application (scroll down to find your county) to have your ballot mailed to you. We recommend you complete the process by Oct. 28, 2025 to send the application by mail, or by Nov. 3, 2025 to do it in person at the County Elections Office.

Ballots start landing in mailboxes about 3 weeks before the election, and continue right up until election day. Keep checking your mailbox, fill out your ballot, and mail it, drop it in a Drop Box in your County of residence, or deliver it to your Board of Elections Office.  

You can also vote early at any polling location in the County where you live, including Saturday and Sunday, October 25 thru November 2.

Will I need ID to vote?

No. You do not need ID to vote unless you were not able to provide a valid Driver’s License number, a non-driver NJMVC issued ID, or your social security number when you registered to vote.

For more information on voting check out our Register2Vote page, or contact us at info@prepare2vote.org.