Georgia Voting Guide
Everything you need to know about voting in Georgia (GA)
Voter Registration
Registration Deadline
29 days before Election Day (by mail or online); 5th day before Election Day (in person at county registrar)
Online Registration
Available — Register online
How to Register
- Register online at the Georgia Secretary of State's website
- Mail a completed voter registration application to your county registrar
- Register in person at your county Board of Registrars, DDS customer service centers, or other government offices
Voter ID Requirements
Accepted Forms of Identification
- Georgia driver's license (even if expired)
- Georgia voter identification card (free from county election offices or DDS)
- Valid U.S. passport or passport card
- Valid employee ID from any federal, state, or local government entity
- Valid U.S. military ID
- Valid tribal ID
What if I don't have ID?
If you do not have one of the accepted photo IDs, you may get a free Georgia Voter Identification Card from your county election office or any DDS office. If you vote without photo ID, you may cast a provisional ballot and have 3 business days to present acceptable ID to your county registrar.
Early Voting & Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Early Voting
Begins 17 days before Election Day (mandatory); ends the Friday before Election Day. Counties must offer at least one Saturday of early voting.
Absentee / Mail-In
Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot. Applications must be submitted no earlier than 78 days and no later than 11 days before the election. Ballots must be received by your county election office by 7:00 PM on Election Day.
Election Day
Polls Open
7:00 AM
Polls Close
7:00 PM
Key Dates & Deadlines
October 5, 2026
Voter registration deadline (mail/online)
October 13, 2026
Early voting begins
October 23, 2026
Deadline to request absentee ballot
October 30, 2026
Early voting ends
November 3, 2026
Election Day
Useful Links
Disclaimer
Voting rules change frequently due to new legislation, court rulings, and administrative updates. The information on this page reflects general requirements as of 2025 and is intended as an educational overview. Always verify current requirements and deadlines with your state or local election office. Key dates shown are approximate for the 2026 general election cycle.