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Georgia

A State-by-State Guide to Absentee Voting

How do I request an absentee ballot?
The absentee ballot application is available here.

You can request an absentee ballot by writing a letter with the following information: Person’s name as registered; residence address, temporary mailing address if different; reason for voting absentee; date of birth, date and type of election, and their signature. The application can be mailed or faxed to your local County Board of Registrars Office.

Where do I send the request?
You send the request to your local county board of registrars. Find contact information here.

What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot?
You may request an absentee ballot for the general election 180 days prior to elections day.
The last day to be issued an absentee ballot is the end of the business day on the Friday before the election:
October 31 for the General Election

What is the voting procedure?
You do not need witnesses. Instructions for voting are included with the absentee ballot.

What are the deadlines for voting absentee?
The registrar must receive the ballot no later than the close of polls on Election Day (see below).

What are the election dates and deadlines for 2008?
General Election/Special Election: November 4 (Registration closes October 6)

How do I contact the Secretary of State / Election officials?
Elections Division
2 MLK, Jr. Dr. SE
Suite 1104, West Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334-1530
Tel: 404-656-2871
Fax: 404-651-9531
Toll Free: 888-265-1115
Email here
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/elections


Are there requirements for first-time voters?
If you are a first-time voter and did not show identification when you registered to vote, you will have to mail a copy of it to vote absentee. Valid ID includes a valid Georgia driver’s license, a valid US passport, or a valid social security card. See a complete list of acceptable IDs here.

Is permanent absentee status available?

There is no permanent absentee status.

Additional Information:

Go here for complete information from the Georgia Elections Division.