How to Get an Absentee Ballot in Georgia

Georgia Absentee Ballot Basics

Georgia allows all registered voters to request an absentee ballot. You can request an absentee ballot online, by email, by mail, by fax, or in person. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is the Friday before the election.

How to Request an Absentee Ballot Online

To request an absentee ballot online, visit the Secretary of State's Office website. You will need to provide your name, address, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. You will also need to select the election for which you are requesting an absentee ballot.

How to Request an Absentee Ballot by Email

To request an absentee ballot by email, send an email to absentee@sos.ga.gov. In the email, you will need to provide your name, address, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. You will also need to select the election for which you are requesting an absentee ballot.

How to Request an Absentee Ballot by Mail

To request an absentee ballot by mail, download and print the absentee ballot request form from the Secretary of State's Office website. Complete the form and mail it to your county's registrar's office. You can find the address of your county's registrar's office on the Secretary of State's Office website.

How to Request an Absentee Ballot by Fax

To request an absentee ballot by fax, download and print the absentee ballot request form from the Secretary of State's Office website. Complete the form and fax it to your county's registrar's office.

How to Request an Absentee Ballot In Person

To request an absentee ballot in person, visit your county's registrar's office. You will need to provide proof of identity and residency.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is the Friday before the election. Absentee ballots must be received by your county's registrar's office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Additional Information

• You can track the status of your absentee ballot online at the Secretary of State's Office website.
• If you have any questions about absentee voting, you can contact your county's registrar's office.
• For more information about absentee voting in Georgia, visit the Secretary of State's Office website.