Absentee Information

Key Dates for Absentee Ballots

November 22: Last day to request absentee Ballot for December 3 General/ Special Election Runoff
 

Applying for an Absentee Ballot

Visit the state's website to submit an application online (a printer is required)

Or download an Absentee Ballot Application

Important information: The law on absentee ballots has changed. You may only use the official application above to request an absentee ballot. Read the application carefully. You are now required to provide either a Georgia Driver's License or Georgia ID Card number or a copy of another form of ID. If you do not have an acceptable ID, you can get one free of charge from our office or the Department of Driver Services. Click here for more information about Georgia's ID requirements.

Return your application by:

When to Expect Your Absentee Ballot

Attention Voters! If you have NOT received your ballot within 7-10 days after it was mailed, we urge you to take action. Your voice matters, and we want to ensure every eligible voter can participate in the upcoming election.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Check Your Ballot Status: To track the status of your mailed ballot, you can conveniently check your “issued date” on the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page. This will allow you to monitor when your ballot was mailed and/or its acceptance status, ensuring transparency and peace of mind throughout the process.

2. Contact Us: If your ballot has not arrived within 7-10 days of being mailed, please reach out to us immediately. We're here to assist you and ensure you receive your ballot in time to cast your vote.

3. Vote in Person if Necessary: You still have the opportunity to exercise your right to vote by going to a DeKalb County Advance Voting location or to your designated polling place on Election Day. You can find your designated Election Day polling site at the Secretary of State My Voter Page.

Remember, every vote counts, and we're committed to ensuring every eligible voter can participate in the democratic process. If you encounter any issues or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our team.

Returning Your Absentee Ballot

Instructions for Marking and Returning an Absentee Ballot 

We must receive your ballot by 7 pm on election day. We urge voters to mail their ballots back at least a week before election day. For more information about absentee ballots, visit the Secretary of State's page.

MAIL:
Board of Registrars
4380 Memorial Drive
Suite 300
Decatur, GA 30032

DROP BOX: 
Drop boxes are open during advance voting hours

ADVANCE VOTING LOCATIONS:
In addition to drop box locations, Absentee Ballots can also be hand-delivered to Advance Voting locations without a drop box during Advance Voting hours only.

 After the close of advance voting, you can still deliver your ballot by hand to the front desk of the Voter Registration and Elections Office during our business hours, weekdays 8 am - 4:30 pm; or until 7 pm on election day.

Changed your mind and want to vote in person? No problem. As long as you have not returned your absentee ballot, you can go to your polling location and vote in person instead. If possible, bring your absentee ballot with you.

Checking the Status of Your Absentee Ballot

You can check the status of your absentee ballot at the My Voter Page.

Provisional and Rejected Ballots

If there is a problem with your absentee application, you may be issued a provisional ballot.  In order to ensure that your provisional ballot is accepted, you can return this Application Cure Affidavit. You will also receive this affidavit in the mail. You do not need to return this form if you do not have a provisional ballot.

If there is a problem with your ballot when you return it to us, it may temporarily be marked "Rejected." It is still possible to get your rejected ballot accepted, but you will need to return this Ballot Cure Affidavit. You will also receive this affidavit in the mail. You do not need to return this form if you do not have a rejected ballot.

Both forms are due by the close of business on the Friday following the election. If we have not received them by then, your ballot will not be counted.

Return your affidavit by:

Military and Overseas Voting

UOCAVA Application

For more information about military or overseas voting, contact:

Other Questions

Contact our office weekdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm.