Voters would show identification at New Jersey polling places

Voters would show a valid document bearing their name before receiving a ballot. This would cover New Jersey polling places in every election. Voters without an accepted identifying document would need two approved backup forms of identification. Backup options would be utility bills with a name and address, mortgage or rental statements, and government or utility mail showing the voter’s address. Missing or mismatched identification could prompt a challenge, but voters could still prove their right to vote. This requirement would start January 1 next following enactment.

The Motor Vehicle Commission would use a distinct color and add a warning against using these documents as voting identification. This would cover driver’s licenses and state ID cards issued to people who are not U.S. citizens. These design requirements would start January 1 next following enactment.