Forms

Please refer to the Chronological Election Timelines for filing deadlines.

• Mail-In Ballot Application (English)
• Mail-In Ballot Application (Spanish)
• Mail-In Ballot Instructions (English)(PDF, 12KB)
• Mail-In Ballot Instructions (Spanish)(PDF, 13KB)
• Mail-in Ballot Opt-Out Form(PDF, 140KB) (must be received by March 31st in order to be removed prior to the 2025 Primary Election)
• Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) (for active duty military and citizens living outside the U.S.)

*Email FPCAs and Opt-Out Forms to MorrisCountyClerkElections@co.morris.nj.us or fax to 973-285-5233

• Vote Here Today Sign(PDF, 980KB)
• Vote Here Today Sign (Spanish)(PDF, 980KB)  

General Election Petitions & Signature Requirements

• Independent Candidate Petition - County & Municipal Offices(PDF, 124KB) (file with County Clerk)
• Independent Candidate Petition Signature Requirements(PDF, 76KB)

Please note: New legislation (A-5152) reschedules the 2025 Primary Election from Tuesday, June 3rd to Tuesday, June 10th, due to the observance of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Deadlines related to the the filing of petitions, drawing of ballot positions and the mailing of Vote by Mail Ballots will remain the same, as if the election were still to be held on June 3rd.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: A-5117, a bill that increases the number of signatures needed on nominating petitions, has been signed by Governor Murphy and is retroactive to January 1, 2025. Independent candidates for county offices and municipal offices will now need a minimum number of signatures equal to 5% of the votes cast at the most recent general election for the General Assembly. Please refer to the revised Independent Candidate Petition and Candidate Petition Signature Requirements above.

School Board Petitions

• Candidate Petition (NJSBA sample petitions for November General Election usually available in May)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: A-5117, a bill that increases the number of signatures needed on a nominating petition for a board of education election from 10 to 25 signatures, has been signed by Governor Murphy and is retroactive to January 1, 2025. Nominating petitions for the April 2025 school election and all future elections must include 25 signatures.

Election Law Enforcement Commission Reporting Forms

• ELEC Report Electronic Filing Information(PDF, 119KB)
• ELEC Reporting Forms
• ELEC Candidate Compliance Manual

• Online Application
• Online Change of Name and/or Address

Please note: The U.S. Department of State requires that all passport forms must be printed in full size on 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper without any information being cut off. Otherwise, a new form will have to be completed.

• DS-11 (In-person application for new or renewal passports)
• DS-82 (Renewal by mail application)
• DS-3053 (Parental consent form for when one parent cannot be present, must be notarized)
• DS-64 (Statement regarding a lost or stolen passport)

• Document Recording Cover Sheet(PDF, 330KB)
• Notice of Unpaid Balance: Right to File Lien(PDF, 416KB)
• Construction Lien Claim(PDF, 450KB)
• Discharge of Construction Lien Claim(PDF, 527KB)
• Trade Name Certificate(PDF, 157KB) (must be printed on legal sized paper)
• Amended Trade Name Certificate(PDF, 159KB) (must be printed on legal sized paper)
• Trade Name Cancellation Certificate(PDF, 192KB) (must be printed on legal sized paper)
• Nonresident Seller’s Tax Declaration
• Seller’s Residency Certification/Exemption
• Affidavit of Consideration for Use by Seller
• Affidavit of Consideration for Use by Buyer

Daniel's Law Forms

• Daniel's Law Opt-In(PDF, 160KB)
• Daniel's Law Property Owner Consent(PDF, 145KB)
• Daniel's Law Revocation of Redacted Information(PDF, 148KB)
• Daniel's Law Waiver(PDF, 147KB)
• Daniel's Law Requirements for Judges and Prosecutors Requesting Removal/Redaction(PDF, 161KB)

Please note: All Daniel's Law forms are to be submitted via mail or in person.

Mail Daniel's Law forms to:

Morris County Clerk's Office
PO Box 315
Morristown, NJ 07963-0315
Attn: Ann Bedkowski, Chief Clerk

(Please mark envelope: CONFIDENTIAL)