Mail-in Ballot for Voting

Vote-by-mail information from the Mercer County Clerk’s Office for the November 3, 2026 general election, plus election results, passport and notary information, and land records links.

Vote-by-mail application

Vote by mail in 2026

The Mercer County Clerk’s Office is mailing ballots to voters on the permanent vote-by-mail list. You may still apply to vote by mail. We will closely monitor any legal developments and make necessary changes in line with applicable law and New Jersey State guidance.

Important: If you have not received your vote-by-mail ballot, contact the Office of the Mercer County Clerk to apply for a duplicate ballot. Email Mercervotes@mercercounty.org or call 609-989-6494, so we can make arrangements to hand-deliver or overnight mail your ballot to you.

When you return your ballot, we encourage you to use a Mercer County drop box for a direct pick-up by the Board of Elections.

Key dates for the November 3, 2026 general election

Early voting period: October 24 – November 1
October 30: deadline for qualified overseas civilian and military voters to apply to receive general election mail-in ballots by electronic means
October 31, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: extended walk-in hours at the County Clerk’s Office to apply for a mail-in ballot
November 2, by 3:00 p.m.: deadline for in-person mail-in ballot applications
November 3 (Election Day): polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked or returned to a drop box by 8:00 p.m.

See all election dates and deadlines on the County Clerk’s Elections page. Voter questions: call the Mercer County Voter Hotline at 609-278-2719 or email MercerVotes@mercercounty.org.

Opt out of voting by mail

If you wish to stop voting by mail, use the opt-out form. Because ballots are already being mailed for the November 3 general election, your opt-out will take effect after the current election.

Vote-by-mail list opt-out form (PDF, 106 KB)Download

Vote-by-mail resources

Video: How to fill out a vote-by-mail application. Watch on YouTube

Voting machines and early voting

Mercer County voting machines make voting easier for Mercer voters. Watch the video on how to use the voting machines (YouTube) (opens in new tab), provided by the Mercer County Clerk and Superintendent of Elections. For more information on voting machines or voter registration, call the County Superintendent of Elections at 609-989-6770.

2026 general election results (unofficial)

General election: November 3, 2026. Please remember that election results remain unofficial until final votes are counted and certification is complete.

If you have any questions about the SCYTL detailed report, call the Mercer County Voter Hotline at 609-278-2719.

Passport updates

An appointment is required for passports at our Hamilton location (Mercer County Connection), but not in Trenton. If you have questions about what to bring to your appointment, call 609-989-6473 or 609-890-9800.

Book a Hamilton passport appointment

See passport requirements and office hours for what you need to apply and our Trenton and Hamilton office hours.

Notary public

The County Clerk’s notary staff offers appointments to process notary public commissions at the Mercer County Connection, 957 Route 33 and Paxson Avenue, Hamilton, on the first Thursday of every month from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. To make an appointment, call Liz Pagano at 609-989-6466.

See Notary Public on the County Clerk website for how to be sworn in.

Land records and recording

Realty transfer fee: As of July 10, 2025, any deed with a consideration over $1,000,000 received in this office for recording will be subject to a revised realty transfer fee pursuant to a new NJ State law. More fee details are under “Land Records” on the Office Services tab.

Following the Appellate Court decision in the case of NJ Land Title Association v. Dana Rone, County Register of the County of Essex (Dkt. No. A-5028-16T1), the e-recording convenience fee has been suspended, effective April 1, 2019, until further notice.

Recent office news releases

More office news can be found on our archive and Related Links pages.

Welcome letter from Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello

Thank you for visiting the Mercer County Clerk’s website! Please explore this website to learn about the many services offered by the Mercer County Clerk’s Office. We also provide a number of forms to obtain these services and QR codes.

The County Clerk’s Office offers a broad range of services that Mercer residents and businesses use every day. It is the Clerk’s Office that files and records all documents concerning real estate ownership and transfer; registers small business trade names; accepts U.S. passport applications; processes and issues County and Veteran identification cards; and swears in notary public applicants. We also have certain election responsibilities.

Early in my administration, we also began offering photos for people seeking passports and began offering extended hours for passports in two locations: our Trenton office and the Mercer County Connection office in Hamilton Township. We also visit various municipalities throughout Mercer County to bring services directly to residents on special outreach dates.

The County Clerk also has certain election responsibilities, including the printing of ballots, counting of votes cast by electronic machines and the issuance of vote-by-mail ballots. In fact, we post election results for you on this website. Lastly, we maintain a public records room where title searchers and members of the public can view a property’s history. Much of this information has also been digitized under my time in office and can be viewed on one of two search sites by registering with us (see above). Because Mercer County is rich in American history, you may find some exciting information about local properties. This year, in celebration of our Nation’s 250th Anniversary, come visit our case containing the deeds of famous Mercer County residents.

Please stop by and see how the Mercer County Clerk’s Office can be of service to you! We are located at 209 South Broad Street in Trenton. My staff and I are here to serve you. Our top priority is that you, Mercer County residents and businesses, receive what you pay for in excellent government service.

Best wishes,
Paula Sollami Covello, Mercer County Clerk