Do I need a notary for the Vote by Mail Ballot Application?

No. The application has a voter signature section but no notary block. An authorized messenger must sign in the County Clerk’s presence and show photo ID.

How do I submit the Vote by Mail Ballot Application?

Mail or deliver it to the County Clerk. The form lists a Newark mailing address and a Camden hand-delivery address for the County Clerk’s Election Division.

Can I request ballots for all future elections?

Yes. The application lets you request ballots for all future elections until you request otherwise in writing, or request a ballot for only one specified election.

Who can serve as an authorized messenger?

The form says the messenger must be a family member or a registered voter of the county. A candidate in the election cannot serve, and a messenger cannot serve more than three qualified voters per election.

South Orange, MT · Essex County

No notary required

Application for Vote by Mail Ballot

Registered voters use this application to request a mail-in ballot for one election or all future elections and choose where it should be mailed.

What this form is

This application lets a registered voter request a mail-in ballot for one election or all future elections, and provide a mailing address for the ballot. It asks for voter and registration address details, date of birth, a signature, and the election choice; military and overseas voters have additional options. An authorized messenger may be designated, with separate information and signatures required for that option.

Who needs it

A registered voter seeking a mail-in ballot for an election, or for all future elections, should complete this application.

How to submit it

Mail or deliver the application to the County Clerk. The form lists the Essex County Clerk at P.O. Box 690, Newark, NJ 07102-0690, and gives a hand-delivery address for the Office of the County Clerk, Election Division, County Administration Building, 600 Market Street, Suite 316, Camden, NJ 08102.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; an authorized messenger must sign in the County Clerk’s presence, show photo ID, and certify ballot delivery.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Vote by Mail Ballot Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Print or type clearly in ink, select the ballot request option, provide the requested information, and sign and date the application.
3
Complete Messenger Details If Needed
If designating an authorized messenger, complete the applicable sections; the messenger must sign in the County Clerk’s presence and show photo ID.
4
Mail Or Deliver The Application
Mail or deliver the application to the County Clerk using the addresses listed on the form. Do not fax or email it unless you are a military or overseas voter.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Vote by Mail Ballot Application?: No. The application has a voter signature section but no notary block. An authorized messenger must sign in the County Clerk’s presence and show photo ID.
How do I submit the Vote by Mail Ballot Application?: Mail or deliver it to the County Clerk. The form lists a Newark mailing address and a Camden hand-delivery address for the County Clerk’s Election Division.
Can I request ballots for all future elections?: Yes. The application lets you request ballots for all future elections until you request otherwise in writing, or request a ballot for only one specified election.
Who can serve as an authorized messenger?: The form says the messenger must be a family member or a registered voter of the county. A candidate in the election cannot serve, and a messenger cannot serve more than three qualified voters per election.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Vote by Mail Ballot doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another South Orange form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.