Georgia: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links

Georgia voter registration

• Voter registration deadlines

  • In Person: The fifth Monday before Election Day, unless that day is a legal holiday, in which case the deadline is the close of business son the following day.
  • By Mail: Postmarked the fifth Monday before Election Day.
  • Online: The fifth Monday before Election Day, unless that day is a legal holiday, in which case the deadline is the close of business son the following day.

• Election day registration

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• Voter registration rules

  To register in Georgia you must:

  • Be a citizen of the United States;
  • Be a legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you want to vote;
  • Be at least 18 years old within six months after the day of registration, and be 18 years old to vote;
  • Not be serving a sentence for having been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude;
  • Not have been judicially determined to be mentally incompetent, unless the disability has been removed.

• How to register to vote in Georgia

  1. Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
  2. Sign and date your form. This is very important!
  3. Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
  4. Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.

• Registering with felony status

  If you have been convicted of a felony and have questions about whether you can register to vote, visit Restore Your Vote to determine your eligibility.