Vote-By-Mail Absentee Ballot Information

UPDATE: You can now request a ballot *online* directly through the Secretary of State’s website. Link Here: https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/

You are eligible to request an absentee ballot for the following upcoming elections:

November 3rd

December 1st (run off)

January 5th (run off)

You need to request an absentee ballot for EACH election.

Step #1

Print out your “Application of Official Absentee Ballot” at the link here: https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Fillable%20Absentee%20Ballot%20Form%2020.pdf

Step #2

Complete an application for each date – all four! Check this link for instructions on how to complete the application: https://faq.georgiavoter.guide/en/article/voting-absentee-by-mail?fbclid=IwAR2RtqIMJXgIQv8X8x0t374r4H0rAXuqMctgFmA396n4chbRX8LMCxHCxRY

Step #3

Return to your county’s Board of Elections. The following information is for Athens-Clarke County: https://athensclarkecounty.com/245/Absentee-Voting

By mail:
Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections
P.O. Box 1828
Athens, GA 30603

By fax:
706-613-3840

By email as an attachment:
paula.williams@accgov.com

Step #5

To find out if the Board of Elections has received your application for an Absentee Ballot, when your ballot was mailed, or if your voted ballot has been returned, view the My Voter Page at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov