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Staying a lower court ruling that extended Georgia’s absentee-ballot receipt deadline by three days, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the requirement that all ballots arrive by Nov. 3.
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Five easy steps to vote by mail in
Georgia
Updated Oct 12, 2020
Register to vote
Your deadline to register online is October 5. You can register here.
If registering by mail, make sure it's postmarked by October 5, or received by October 5 if done in person!
Get your ballot
You can request an absentee ballot without an excuse.
Make sure your application is received by October 30 whether returning it in person, by mail, or applying online.
Fill in your ballot
Make sure you completely fill in your selections and double-check everything you write in.
Not sure where to research candidates and referendums? Resources like BallotReady provide clear, non-partisan explanations for everything.
Sign and seal
Most ballots have specific instructions on how and where to sign and seal both ballot and envelope. Read the instructions carefully.
Mail in or drop off ballot
In Georgia, your voted ballot must be returned to your local County Registrar or via drop boxes. Use our search tool or check with your local election officials for updates on drop box locations closer to the election.
Make sure to drop your ballot off by November 2.
If sending by mail, your ballot needs to be received by November 3, but you want to send it as soon as possible to allow ample time for processing.
