Am I eligible to vote? You are eligible if:

• You are a citizen of the United States
• You are a Morris County resident 30 days before the election
• You are a resident of the election district in which you expect to vote on Election Day
• You will be 18 years of age on or before the next election. You are not incarcerated, on parole, or on probation due to a conviction for an indictable offense under any federal or state laws.
• Note: you can register at 17, but can’t vote until you turn 18.

How do I register to vote?

First, check the State of New Jersey’s Elections “Am I registered?” page to see if you’re already registered.

If you are not registered you can either:

Register to vote online (a driver’s license/non-driver ID card OR a Social Security number is required)

Or, complete a registration application form at the Morris County Board of Elections’ office or by mail:

Voter Registration Form

Solicitud de Inscripcion de Votantes

Forms are also available at Town Hall

You can also register to vote at your local Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) office while applying for/renewing a driver’s license or non-driver ID card.

When is the voter registration deadline?

You must register to vote 21 days before any election. 

There are five voting districts in Wharton that vote at three different locations. Districts 1 and 3 vote at the American Legion. District 2 votes at Town Hall, Districts 4 and 5 vote at the Fire Department. Where you vote is based on your home address. Your voting district will be listed on your Voter Registration Card and the sample ballot that you will receive from the County before each election. If you are unsure of your polling place please check your calendar or call the Borough Clerk’s Office.

The Clerk's Office is responsible for the following licenses that are issued in town. All licenses (except for Liquor, Bingo and Raffle, and Hunting) expire December 31 of each year. Renewal forms are sent to current license holders annually. License forms can be found here.

• Bingo/Raffle
• Food and Drink
• Games of Amusement
• Hunting License- Available September 1st each year
• Intra Municipal Taxi License
• Liquor
• Pool Tables
• Solicitor/Peddler- Must also get criminal background check packet from the front desk at the Wharton Police Department
• Swimming Pool
• Tattoo Parlor
• Vending Machine

This may not be a complete listing of all licenses necessary. Please contact the Clerk's Office with any questions about other licenses.

Bingo and Raffle Licenses are regulated by the State of New Jersey. Only registered non-profit organizations may apply for a Bingo or Raffle License. Please apply for all Bingo and Raffle licenses at least 25 days before the event is scheduled to take place. For more information about Bingo and Raffle licenses and application forms visit the state's website.

Wharton has thirteen Liquor Licenses which expire June 30 of each year. Renewals are sent by the State annually. No new liquor licenses can be created, they can only be transferred. Liquor Licensing is regulated by the State of New Jersey. For more information visit the state's website.