• Step 1: Submit your application.  
  
  • Apply online at securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov or by accessing My Voter Page.
  • Even though you can enter your information online to fill out the form you’ll still need to print and sign your application by hand before submitting. No printer at home? Most libraries and UPS stores can print for a small fee, or you can contact your county elections office to request a paper application.
• Step 2: Confirm your application was accepted.  
  
  • Log into My Voter Page and check under “Absentee Ballot Portal.”
  • You can also sign up for email, text, or phone alerts under “Ballot Tracking Notifications” to be notified automatically.
• Step 3: Return your completed ballot.  
  
  • Once your ballot arrives, complete it by hand and return it in person to a ballot return location or mail it back. It must be received by your county by 7pm on Election Day. Earlier is always better.

Voter Tip: If you have any questions about the status of your application, or if you have not yet received your ballot, contact your county elections office as soon as possible or call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) for assistance.

‍Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

What if I don’t have a printer?

You must physically sign your mail ballot application, so it needs to be printed. If you don’t have access to a printer (you should be able to print at your local library, UPS store, etc., for a fee!), contact your county elections office for assistance. They may be able to send a paper application to you or have them available for pickup.

What if I still haven’t received my ballot?

Check My Voter Page to confirm your application was accepted. If there’s a problem, contact your county elections office right away. In the meantime, you can always vote in person during early voting or on Election Day. Tell election staff that you requested a mail ballot but did not receive it and want to vote in person, they can cancel your mail ballot and allow you to vote in person.

What if I have a disability, live overseas, am in the military, or I’m 65 or older? Do I have to apply for every election?

No. You can submit one application to receive a mail ballot for the full election cycle — that covers the Primary, Primary Runoff, General, and General Runoff. On the application, check both boxes in Section 12 and provide your reason code. If you do not meet the above criteria, you are required to request a mail ballot for each election.

Voter Tip: Special elections require a separate application. You can find additional resources and learn more about what accommodations are available at Voting Assistance for People with Disabilities (Georgia Secretary of State).

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What if there’s an issue with my application?

Contact your county elections office as soon as possible.

What if I am in the military or living outside the county?

The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) allows for a uniformed service member, spouse or dependent of a uniformed service member, or other U.S. citizen residing overseas to vote remotely. Visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website or contact your county election office for more information.