By Mail
Download the voter registration application from the Secretary of State's website, complete it, and mail it in. Must be postmarked by October 5.
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Sep 3, 2026
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Georgia Vote Matters · Sep 3, 2026
Register To Vote In Georgia
Registration Deadline
32
Days Until October 5, 2026
If you are not registered by October 5, you cannot vote in the November 3 general election. Registration is free and takes about 5 minutes online.
Register Now →/ Are You Eligible?
To register to vote in Georgia, you must meet all of the following requirements.
You must be a citizen of the United States
You must be a legal resident of Georgia and the county where you want to vote
You must be at least 17½ years old to register — and 18 years old to vote
You cannot be serving a sentence for a felony conviction
You cannot have been found mentally incompetent by a court
/ How To Register
Three ways to get registered before the October 5 deadline.
Online
Register at the Secretary of State's website. You will need your Georgia driver's license or state ID number.
Register Online →In Person
Visit your county elections office, a public library, city hall, or any Georgia DDS office. Applications are available on site.
By Oct 5/ What You Need
To register online, have one of the following ready.
1
Georgia Driver's License Number
This is the fastest way. Your license number is verified against DDS records.
2
Georgia State ID Number
If you have a state-issued ID instead of a driver's license.
3
Last Four Digits of Your Social Security Number
If you do not have a Georgia DL or state ID. You will need to print and mail the application.
First time registering by mail? You will also need to include a copy of your photo ID, or a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck showing your name and current address.
/ Already Registered?
Check your status on My Voter Page. Georgia periodically removes inactive voters from the rolls. If you have not voted recently, moved, or changed your name, your registration may need to be updated.
/ After You Register
Precinct Card
Your county will mail you a precinct card within 3 to 4 weeks. It tells you where to vote on Election Day. You do not need to bring it with you to vote.
Get Your ID Ready
Georgia requires a photo ID to vote. If you do not have one, you can get a free Voter ID card at any county registrar's office or Georgia DDS location.
View Your Sample Ballot
Log into My Voter Page to see exactly what will be on your ballot before you go to the polls. Know what you are voting on before you get there.
Make A Plan To Vote
Early voting runs October 13 through October 30 at any location in your county. Election Day is November 3 — polls open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
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