New Jersey is a no-excuse vote-by-mail state, meaning anyone, for any or no reason, can request a vote-by-mail ballot. This is helpful for anyone who travels frequently, is at an out-of-town college, has childcare or work schedule challenges, lacks transportation, or otherwise has difficulty voting in person.
***Voters may now apply for a vote-by-mail ballot online at https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/mib-request***
To receive a ballot in the mail for the Primary Election: Applications for a vote-by-mail ballot must be received by the Burlington County Clerk’s Office no later than October 27 in order to mail a ballot. Follow the instructions found on the Burlington County Clerk’s Vote by Mail page, at VOTE.NJ.GOV, or by contacting the Burlington County Clerk’s office, Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM at 609-265-5229 or votebymail@co.burlington.nj.us
To receive a General Election ballot in person, or between October 28 and November 1, 2026: Apply for a ballot in person at the Burlington County Clerk’s office, 50 Rancocas Road, Mt. Holly, or at 301 Harper Drive, Moorestown, no later than 3 PM on June 1.
To help someone apply for a mail-in ballot, you may bring vote-by-mail applications for immediate family members, or up to three (3) non-family members, to the Burlington County Clerk’s Office. You must be registered to vote in Burlington County.
To help someone physically receive their mail-in ballot, a vote-by-mail application with the Authorized Messenger section completed can be brought to the Burlington County Clerk’s Office. The Authorized Messenger section is akin to the voter giving the Clerk’s Office permission to hand the voter’s ballot to someone other than the voter; otherwise, the ballot must be mailed. The Authorized Messenger must present a government-issued photo ID.
Damaged/Lost/Incorrectly marked ballots: If you damage, lose, or incorrectly fill out your ballot, contact the Burlington County Clerk’s office, Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM at 609-265-5229 or votebymail@co.burlington.nj.us
- How to return your vote-by-mail ballot
- Mail it (no postage necessary, but must be postmarked by election day)
- Place it in a Burlington County Board of Elections Secure Drop-Box.
- The nearest one for Evesham residents is at the main entrance of the Evesham Township Municipal Building at 984 Tuckerton Road. Must be placed in the drop box no later than 8 PM on election day.
- Deliver it in person to the Burlington County Board of Elections Office, 301 Harper Road, Moorestown, no later than 8 PM on election day.
Provisional Ballots/Voting Difficulties
- If you applied to vote by mail but then decide to vote in person for any reason, you will be asked to cast a provisional ballot. This allows the Board of Elections to ensure that you did not vote twice.
- Provisional ballots are legitimate forms of voting used when the voter’s eligibility or credibility is in question. Once cleared by the Board of Elections, all provisional ballots are counted the same as casting a vote any other way.
- If there are any issues with casting a vote at your polling place on or before Election Day, do not leave your polling place without asking for a provisional ballot. The Board of Elections worker will provide you with a paper ballot, an envelope, and a private place to vote, and will collect your ballot after you seal the envelope and sign and complete the Affirmation Statement. If you spoil (make an error) on your ballot, you have the right to ask for another ballot.
Voting Questions? Call the New Jersey Division of Elections at 1-877-NJ-VOTER (1-877-658-6837) or go to VOTE.NJ.GOV
Information for Burlington County residents receiving Overseas & Military Ballots
