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Why Vote By Mail?

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  • It’s Private: Vote from the comfort of your own home.

  • It’s Flexible: Allows you to take your time researching candidates and issues before marking your ballot.

  • It’s Accessible: Ideal for those with busy schedules or who may have difficulty getting to a polling place on election day. If life throws you an unexpected curveball, VBM ensures your vote is still cast.

  • It’s Safe and Secure: Your ballot is mailed directly to you and can be returned via mail or the designated drop-box at the Verona Community Center.​

How to Access and Complete Your Vote By Mail Application

Voting Information

  • You must be a registered voter in order to apply for a Mail-In Ballot.

  • Once you apply for a Mail-In Ballot, you will not be permitted to vote by machine at your polling place in the same election.

  • You will receive instructions with your ballot.

  • If returning your Mail-In Ballot in person it must be received by the County Board of Elections before close of polls on Election Day. If returning your Mail-In Ballot by mail, it must be postmarked no later than Election Day and received by the county board of elections no later than 6 days after the time for the closing of the polls of the election.

  • Do not submit more than one application for the same election.

  • You must apply for a Mail-In Ballot for each election, unless you designate otherwise under Section 1.

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The easiest option is to complete your Vote by Mail application ONLINE. 

 

What You Will Need
To apply online, you will need your date of birth and one of the following forms of identification:
 

  • A current and valid Driver's License or a non-driver Identification Card (ID card) issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). 
    Your information will be provided to the MVC to validate identification, and to retrieve a copy of your digitized signature.


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  • A Social Security number
    To use your social security number, you must have the ability to sign on-screen or upload your signature to complete the application process. If you are unable to provide a digital signature, you can not apply online. You can still apply to vote by mail, but you will need to use the paper application form. See instructions below.


If you want or need to complete the application by hand and mail it in, follow the directions below. You can download the paper application from the links at the bottom of this page. 

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  • Complete in ink numbers (#) 1-9 on the form.

  • If you would like to VBM in ALL FUTURE ELECTIONS, check the first box in #1. If you want to try out VBM on a one-time basis for the next election, select “General (November).”

  • If you want to have your ballot sent to another address (like a second home or your college address), fill out #4. 

    • Special note for college students: Your ballot can be mailed to your school address - but you need to remember to check your mail when it is supposed to arrive (5-6 weeks before election day). ​

  • The email and phone number that you provide for #6 and #7 will be used by the Office of the County Clerk to contact you with any questions about your VBM application.  This information will not be provided to political organizations.

  • Seal with tape and mail the application.  No postage is necessary 

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That’s it! Generally, ballots are mailed out approximately 45 days before the election. Depending on when you apply, expect to receive your ballot 10-14 days after mailing your application. Should you have any questions, contact the Essex County Clerk’s office at essexclerk.com or 973-387-7311.

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​Have any questions on VBM? Email us at veronademcommittee@gmail.com.


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