Voter Registration Requirements in Georgia

Eligibility to Register in Georgia

• U.S. Citizenship
• Georgia Residency (and county residency)
• Age: 17½ to pre-register; 18 by Election Day to vote
• Not declared mentally incompetent by a court
• Not serving a felony sentence (unless rights restored)

Deadline

Register at least 29 days before an election to vote in that election.

Registration Methods

• Online: Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page
• By Mail: Postmarked 29 days prior
• In Person: County registrar's office, DDS, public libraries, etc.

Verification

First-time voters may need ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, utility bill) when voting.