FAQ
- How Do I Vote By Absentee Ballot?
- Where Can I Learn Who’s Running For Office, Research Issues, And Check To See My State’s Voting Laws?
- On Election Day, If I Think My Rights Have Been Violated, What Should I Do?
- Am I Required To Vote For Everything On The Ballot?
- What if I go to the polls and they tell me I am not registered to vote?
- Do I need to show identification to vote?
- Where do I vote on Election Day?
- How do I unsubscribe from emails and text messages from Rock the Vote?
- I changed my legal name. How do I change my name on my voter registration?
- Where do I vote early?
- How do I obtain an absentee ballot?
- Does a voter card serve as a form of identification for voting?
- Why should I hold onto my voter card?
- What if my info on the card is wrong?
- Do I need my voter card to vote?
- I lost my voter card. How can I get another one?
- I don’t know if I ever received a voter card (or I lost mine). What should I do?
- How long does it take to get my voter card in the mail?
- What does a voter card look like?
- What is a voter card?
- Is it too late to register to vote?
- I may already be registered but I don’t know. How do I know if I’m registered to vote?
- Can you register to vote online?
- What do I do if I completed the online voter registration form, but do not have a printer?
- When I received my completed online voter registration form from Rock the Vote, I realized a piece of my personal information
(email, phone, address, etc.) was incorrect. What should I do? - Can I put a P.O. Box Address or a school mailbox address as my permanent address?
- I just moved to a new state yesterday. Can I register to vote in that state right now?
- I am in the Armed Forces. How do I register to vote?
- I live abroad. How do I register to vote?
- I am a student. Can I register to vote at my school address?
- I know someone who’s mentally impaired/disabled. Can they vote?
- I am a voter with a disability. Will my polling place be accessible and what options do I have to cast a ballot?
- I was previously convicted of a felony. Can I register to vote?
- Do I need to re-register if I’ve moved?
- Where can you register to vote?
- Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to register to vote?
- Do I need to be 18 to register to vote?
- When is the last day to register to vote?
How do I vote by absentee ballot?
If you prefer to drop off your absentee ballot to a secure location, rather than return it by mail, select your county to explore available options.
Choose Your County
Suite 205
Baxley, GA 31513
Alma, GA 31510
Newton GA 39870
(outside of the office)
Suite 102
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(In front of courthouse)
Homer, GA 30547
Winder, GA 30680
(Outside of their office in front of the voter registration building)
Cartersville, GA 30120
Fitzgerald, GA 31759
**Updated 5-21-20
Suite 1200
Macon, Georgia 31206
(In the lobby outside)
**Updated 5-21-20
Ste 400, Nahunta, GA 31553
Drop box is on the door to our office
Pembroke, GA 31321
66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Suite 201
Statesboro GA 30458
(Drop box is located inside our building just outside of our office)
Room 104
Waynesboro GA 30830
Jackson, GA 30233
Suite E
Morgan, GA 39866
(Courthouse)
Room 302
Carrolton, GA 30112
Ringgold, GA 30736
Suite C
Folkston GA 31537
Suite F
Savannah GA 31406
Cusseta, GA 31805
2780 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(Located behind the Tax Assessor’s building)
Athens, GA 30601
Suite 1
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
121 S. McDonough Street
Annex II
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(Side of Courthouse near Handicap Parking)
Suite A
Homerville, GA 31634
4400 Lower Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
South Cobb Government Service Center
4700 Austell Rd
Austell, GA 30106
North Cobb Regional Library
3535 Old 41 Hwy NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Elections Main Office
736 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, GA 30064
Douglas, GA 31533
Moultrie, GA 31768
Building E
Evans GA 30809
Adel, GA 31620
Newnan, GA 30263
Roberta, GA 31078
Cordele, GA 31015
(outside on the front walkway)
Trenton, GA 30752
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(On the right side of our building)
Bainbridge, GA 39817
122 W Water St,
Suite 300
Decatur, GA 30032
(each side of the building)
Eastman, GA
Vienna, GA 31092
222 Pine Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
Douglasville, GA 30314
17 McDonald St. Blakely, GA 39823
Statenville, GA 31648
Springfield, GA 31329 (Drop box is outside of office)
Elberton, GA
(Outside of government complex)
Swainsboro, GA 30401
Suite 10
Claxton GA 30417
Cumming, GA 30040
Carnesville, GA 30521
10 Park Plaza
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Auburn Avenue Research Library
101 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
College Park Branch Library
3647 Main Street
College Park, GA 30337
East Point Branch Library
2757 Main Street
East Point, GA 30344
East Roswell Branch Library
2301 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30076
Evelyn G. Lowery at Cascade
3665 Cascade Road SW
Atlanta GA 30331
Fairburn Branch Library
60 Valley View Drive
Fairburn, GA 30213
Gladys S. Dennard Library at South Fulton
4055 Flat Shoals Road
Union City, GA 30291
Johns Creek Environmental Campus
8100 Holcomb Bridge Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Metropolitan Branch Library
1332 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30310
Milton Branch Library
855 Mayfield Road
Milton, GA 30009
North Fulton Service Center
(Room 232)
7741 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Northwest Branch Library at Scotts Crossing
2489 Perry Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
North Training Center
5025 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
Palmetto Branch Library
9111 Cascade Palmetto Highway
Palmetto, GA 30268
Robert E. Fulton Regional Library at Ocee
5090 Abbotts Bridge Road
Johns Creek, GA 30005
Roswell Branch Library
115 Norcross Street
Roswell GA 30075
Sandy Springs Branch Library
395 Mt Vernon Highway NE
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
South Fulton Service Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Road
College Park, GA 30349
Wolf Creek Branch Library
3100 Enon Road
Atlanta, GA 30331
William Walker Recreational Center
2405 Fairburn Road SW
Atlanta, GA, 30331
Gibson, GA 30810
Brunswick, GA 31520
Calhoun, GA 30701
Cairo, GA 39828
Elections & Registration,
1180 C Weldon Smith Drive, Suite 120,
Greensboro, GA 30642
Buford, GA 30519
55 Buford Highway
Suwanee, GA 30024
4515 Lenora Church Road
Snellville GA 30039
4651 Britt Road
Norcross, GA 30093
455 Grayson Highway
Lawrenceville, GA30046
Elections & Registration Office,
130 Jacob’s Way, Suite 101,
Clarkesville, Georgia 30523
2875 Browns Bridge Road
Lower Level
Gainesville, GA 30504
P.O. Box 118
Sparta, GA 31087
Haralson County Registrar’s Office
Haralson County Courthouse
4485 Ga-120
Buchanan, GA 30113
P.O. Box 123
Hamilton, GA 31811
Suite B
Hartwell, GA 30643
Voters may drop off ballots in person at:
Heard County Registrar’s Office
(bottom floor of courthouse)
215 Court Square
Franklin, GA 30217
Mcdonough, GA 30253-2108
(Off Mcdonough Square in front of the building to the left of the double doors)
Perry, GA 31069
(In the Lobby)
Jefferson, GA 30549
Suite 111
Monticello, GA 31064
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
Louisville, GA 30434
Gray, GA 31032
Suite D
Barnesville, GA 30204
Dublin, GA 31021
Suite C
Leesburg, GA 31763
Hinesville, GA
Lincolnton, GA 30817
Ludowici, GA 31316
(Drop box is located outside of courthouse)
Valdosta, GA 31601
56 Short Street
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Danielsville, GA 30633
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(inside the building outside of Sandra Brown’s office)
337 Main Street
Suite 101
Thomson, GA 30824
Darian, GA 31305
(Drop box is outside of voter registration office)
38 West Main St
Forsyth, GA 31029
Madison, GA 30650
Annex Building at 121 South 4th Ave,
Chatsworth, GA
Covington, GA
Covington, GA 30014
Watkinsville GA 30677
Lexington, GA 30648
Dallas, GA 30132
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Jasper, GA 30143
(Drop box will be outside of the office)
312 Nichols St, Ste 2,
Blackshear, GA 31516
Zebulon, GA 30295
Ste D
Cedartown, GA 30125
(The drop box will be outside of the office)
100 S. Jefferson Ave., Suite 217,
Eatonton, GA 31024
Georgetown, GA 39854
Suite 201
Clayton, GA 30525
(Drop box is outside of the office)
or
18 Old Raca High Drive
Suite 105
Clayton GA 30525
Augusta, GA 30901
4335 Windsor Spring Rd,
Hephziba, GA 30815;
2463 Golden Camp Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
300 Warren Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
Suite B
Conyers, GA 30094
(outside of the building white box)
Newnan, GA 30265
Griffin, GA 30223
Toccoa, GA 30577
(Drop box will be in front of the government center)
Americus, GA 31709
Talbotton, GA 31827
(right beside the library)
Butler, GA 31006
(right outside Mindy Bass’ office)
McRae-Helena, GA 31055
Dawson, GA 39842
Thomasville, GA 31792
Building B
Tifton, GA 31794
Suite A
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(Drop box is outside the office)
Suite 1100
LaGrange, GA 30240A
North Sycamore, GA 31790
Suite 130
Thomaston, GA 30286
(come in the drive thru area past the sign)
Monroe, GA 30655
1110 East Spring Street, Suite 100,
Monroe, GA 30655;
303 S Hammond Dr
Monroe, GA 30655
Preston, GA 31824
Homerville, GA 31634
Suite 210- A
Cleveland, GA 30528
(Drop box is at the back door outside of the office)
Dalton GA 30720
(Absentee Ballot Drop Box Located in front of the Whitfield County Courthouse, South Side of Entrance)
23 Court Street
Room 113
Washington GA 30673
Irwinton, GA 31042
Room 10
Sylvester, GA 31791
(at front door)
- Make Sure You’re Registered
To vote via absentee ballot, you must first be registered to vote. - Fill Out & Submit an Absentee Ballot Application
To vote by absentee ballot, you must first fill out, sign, and submit an absentee ballot application. You can do this online, by mail, by fax, or in person.
Submit your absentee ballot application by the specified deadline. Absentee ballots may be requested any time between 180 days prior to the election and the end of the business day on the Friday before Election Day. View a list of upcoming elections and registration deadlines on the Secretary of State’s election calendar.
Submit Online
- Download and fill out the absentee ballot application.
- Print and sign the application.
- Scan and email the application to your County Board of Registrar’s Office.
Submit by Mail
- Download the absentee ballot application.
- Fill out and sign the application.
- Mail the application to your County Board of Registrar’s Office.
Submit by Fax
- Download the absentee ballot application.
- Fill out and sign the application.
- Fax the application to your County Board of Registrar’s Office.
Submit in Person
- Download the absentee ballot application.
- Fill out and sign the application.
- Present the application in person to your County Board of Registrar’s Office.
Fill Out & Submit Your Absentee Ballot
After your county election office reviews your application, you will receive your ballot at either the postal address or email address you noted on your application. The time frame for receiving your absentee ballot will depend, in part, on the type of election being held. You can read the Secretary of State’s guide to absentee voting for details.
- Fill out your absentee ballot according to the instructions provided. You will receive all the forms and envelopes necessary for marking and return of the ballot. Failure to complete your ballot correctly could cause your ballot not to be counted.
- Mail your completed ballot. For voters within the country, all absentee ballots must arrive at your county election office by Election Day. If you’re currently a military or overseas voter and you post your absentee ballot on Election Day, make sure it arrives within 3 days.
Related Services
Where can I learn who’s running for office, research issues, and check to see my state’s voting laws?
To learn more about the election process and who is running for office check out Rock the Vote’s Election Center.
On Election Day, if I think my rights have been violated, what should I do?
Call (866) OUR-VOTE if you feel your rights have been violated. There will be lawyers on hand to answer Election Day questions and concerns about voting procedures.
Am I required to vote for everything on the ballot?
No! You don’t have to answer everything. If you’re not sure what is on the ballot, here are some great resources you can use.
What if I go to the polls and they tell me I am not registered to vote?
First, make sure you are at the right polling place. If you are at the wrong polling place they will not have your name on the list of voters. If you are at the correct location and are not on the list, you can still cast a ballot. Ask the poll worker for a provisional ballot. After the polls close on Election Day the state will check on the status of your voter registration and if there was a mistake made. The state must notify you as to whether your ballot was counted. If you have a problem voting and think your rights have been denied, call (866) OUR- VOTE. There will be lawyers there to help.
Do I need to show identification to vote?
Yes, in Georgia if you vote in person. Find what types of ID are accepted and other options and info here.
Where do I vote on Election Day?
CLICK HERE to find out where you vote on Election Day. Polling places are usually within walking distance of your home (unless you are in a very rural area). A polling place can be in a business, a person’s house, a school, or a community center, to name a few establishments.
How do I unsubscribe from emails and text messages from Rock the Vote?
After filling out an online voter registration form, you will receive – at most –three automated reminders to print, sign, and mail in your form. After that, if you have not signed up to receive Rock the Vote emails, you will not receive future emails from the organization. If you check the box to sign up for emails and no longer want to receive them, we can remove you from the list manually or you can click unsubscribe at the bottom of the next email we send. To unsubscribe from our text messages, text STOP to RTVOTE.
I changed my legal name. How do I change my name on my voter registration?
On every voter registration form, there is a place to fill in your previous registration information. You will fill out the form as if it were your first time doing so, and where it asks you to put in your old information, you would put in your previous name, (for example, your maiden name).
Where do I vote early?
Check out the Rock the Vote Election Center for information on where you can vote early.
Can you change your vote if you voted early?
Some states allow you to do this. Please check with your local elections office to determine the rules in your state.
How do I obtain an absentee ballot?
To vote by absentee ballot, you must submit an absentee ballot request form through your state.
Does a voter card serve as a form of identification for voting?
Most states do not accept a voter card as a form of ID. If you are a first-time voter who mailed in your registration form, you should check out our Election Center to find out what identification you will need at the polls.
Why should I hold onto my voter card?
A voter card lets you verify that your voter registration information is correct, such as your name, address, and birthdate. It also has the address for your polling place, which is where you will vote on Election Day.
What if my info on the card is wrong?
The card should have information on how to change any incorrect information (such as the wrong apartment number or that your name is misspelled). If for some reason there are no instructions, get the information to call your state or local election administrator.
Do I need my voter card to vote?
No. Voter cards let you know that you have successfully registered to vote. They contain information for where you will vote on Election Day and a phone number for your state if you have any questions. Voter Cards are NOT required to vote. Check out our Election Center for additional information about what you must bring with you to the polls on Election Day.
I lost my voter card. How can I get another one?
You should be able to call your state and request a new voter card. Not all states send out voter cards.
I don’t know if I ever received a voter card (or I lost mine). What should I do?
Call your state to make sure you completed your voter registration form correctly and that they have you listed as a registered voter. If you’re registering right before the voter registration deadline, chances are you won’t receive the card in time for the election. You do not need this card to vote but you do need to know if you’re registered and where your voting location is. Get the information to call your state election authority with any questions.
How long does it take to get my voter card in the mail?
It usually takes 6-8 weeks for the state to send out your voter card. If 8 weeks have passed and you haven’t received your card, you probably are not registered and should call your state to make sure your registration went through properly. If you register to vote with fewer than 8 weeks to the election, you may not receive your card in time. Call your state to confirm your registration.
What does a voter card look like?
Voter cards vary from state to state but generally, they’re small cards that look like a postcard.
What is a voter card?
After you register to vote, most states send out a “voter card” to let you know your registration has gone through. The voter card helps you to confirm you’re registered to vote and that your information is correct. Most also contain information about where you will go to vote on Election Day.
Is it too late to register to vote?
Voter registration deadlines vary by state. Check out our Election Center for information for the voter registration deadlines in your state.
I may already be registered but I don’t know. How do I know if I’m registered to vote?
You can check your voter registration status directly with your state or by using our voter registration lookup tool.
Can you register to vote online?
Some states do offer online voter registration. Check with your local voter registration and/or your state election offices.
What do I do if I completed the online voter registration form, but do not have a printer?
If you do not have access to a printer you should complete a paper voter registration form at your local board of elections, the DMV, post office, or public library.
When I received my completed online voter registration form from Rock the Vote, I realized a piece of my personal information (email, phone, address, etc.) was incorrect. What should I do?
Not to worry. Your form is not processed until you’ve printed, signed and mailed it in. You will need to complete the form again online–make sure you review all the information before you submit so that you don’t have to correct anything again.
Can I put a P.O. Box Address or a school mailbox address as my permanent address?
No. Your form will not be processed if you put a P.O. Box as your permanent address. For districting purposes, you must put a physical address. There is a section of the form to put your mailing address, in addition to your physical address.
I just moved to a new state yesterday. Can I register to vote in that state right now?
Residency rules vary by state. In some states, you may be eligible to register to vote in your new state immediately upon moving. In others, you may need to wait a certain number of days or be living in the state for a certain amount of days before you register to vote in the next election. A state cannot require you to live there for more than 30 days to register to vote. Check out our Election Center for information on your state.
I am in the Armed Forces. How do I register to vote?
You can register to vote and request a ballot through Rock the Vote’s partnership with the Overseas Vote Foundation.
I live abroad. How do I register to vote?
You should contact the Federal Voting Assistance Program. The website is http://www.fvap.gov. They specialize in getting people in the armed forces and people living abroad registered to vote. The rules for people in the armed forces or abroad are different than for people living in the United States. The FVAP can also be reached by phone at (800) 438-VOTE.
I am a student. Can I register to vote at my school address?
YES! You have the right to register to vote at your school address – this includes a dorm room. Any student living in a dorm is entitled to the same rights as any other student. To imply otherwise is illegal. If you receive mail in a Post Office box you can sign an affidavit (or, in some cases, get a letter from your college’s Residential Life office) asserting that you live at your dorm address. For more info, check out our Election Center.
I know someone who’s mentally impaired/disabled. Can they vote?
In most states, if a person has been declared “non-compos mentis,” or “mentally incompetent” by a court of law, that person is ineligible to vote. For more information on how your state defines this, get the information to contact your state.
I am a voter with a disability. Will my polling place be accessible and what options do I have to cast a ballot?
Every voter has the right to cast a private and independent ballot, including voters with disabilities. If you want to learn more about what your voting rights are or were denied the right to vote because of your disability, you can find your state’s National Disability Rights Network member agency here. Additional resources for voters with disabilities can be found through the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and Nonprofit VOTE.
I was previously convicted of a felony. Can I register to vote?
If you were convicted of a felony, your voting rights may vary from state to state. Learn more here.
Do I need to re-register if I’ve moved?
Yes, if you have changed your address, changed your name, or need to change your political party, you must re-register. Check out our Election Center for information for the requirements in your state.
Where can you register to vote?
You may be able to register to vote at public facilities like the DMV, your local election office or in some states, online. Before heading out, check with your state voter registration and/or your state election offices or register to vote here with Rock the Vote.
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to register to vote?
Yes. You must be a naturally born or fully naturalized U.S. citizen to register to vote.
Do I need to be 18 to register to vote?
The voter registration age requirement varies by state, but most states allow individuals who will be 18 by the next election to register to vote. Some states do have a minimum age requirement to register to vote (for example you may have to be 17 ½ years of age). Check out our Election Center for the voter registration eligibility requirements in your state.
When is the last day to register to vote?
Voter Registration postmark deadlines vary from 30 days out to just a couple of days before the elections. Check out our Election Center for information for the voter registration deadlines in your state.
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