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1. What are the qualifications to register to vote?

You must be at least 17-1/2 years old to register and 18 years old to vote, a resident of the county in which you register, and a United States citizen. You cannot be serving a sentence for a felony involving moral turpitude and you cannot have been adjudicated mentally incompetent.

2. After I register, when do I get my card?

A Precinct Card is mailed to the applicant once the voter registration application is approved. If you do not receive your card within two to three weeks, please contact your local county voter registration office.

3. When is the deadline to register to vote before an election?

Voter Registration Deadline is the fifth Monday prior to the election (if Monday is a legal holiday, deadline moves to the next day). The same deadline applies to changing your name and/or address prior to an election.

4. What information is required on the application to register to vote?

Information Required on Application:
- Complete Name
- County of Residence
- Date of Birth
- Mailing Address if Different
- Residence Address
- Signature or Mark

Optional information includes race, gender and telephone number.

5. When is Advance Voting?

The period of Advanced Voting shall commence on the fourth Monday immediately prior to each election and as soon as possible prior to a runoff and shall end on the Friday immediately prior to each primary, election, or runoff.

Voting shall be conducted during normal business hours on weekdays during such period and shall be conducted on the second Saturday prior to a primary or election during the hours of 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. provided, however, that in primaries and elections in which there are no federal or state candidates on the ballot, no Saturday voting hours shall be required. Pursuant to Code Section 21-2-385 (d) (1)

6. Am I registered to vote? Where is my precinct?

Learn more on the State of Georgia My Voter Page.