Absentee Voting

Attention Voters! If you have NOT received your ballot within 7-10 days after it was mailed, we urge you to take action. Your voice matters, and we want to ensure every eligible voter can participate in the upcoming election.

Here's what you need to do:

Check Your Ballot Status: To track the status of your mailed ballot, you can conveniently check your “issue date” on the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page. This will allow you to monitor when your ballot was mailed and/or acceptance status, ensuring transparency and peace of mind throughout the process.

Sign up for Ballot Tracking Notifications: Once logged into the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page, scroll down to the “Absentee Ballot Portal" section you will see the question "Subscribe to notifications about the status of my ballot? " select “Yes" and choose at least one of the three methods of communication, which are Text, Phone Call (Voice), and/or Email.

Contact Us: If your ballot has not arrived within 7-10 days of being mailed, please reach out to us immediately. We're here to assist you and ensure you receive your ballot in time to cast your vote.

Vote in Person if Necessary: You still have the opportunity to exercise your right to vote by going to a Fulton County Advance Voting location or to your designated polling place on Election Day. You can find your designated Election Day polling site at the Secretary of State My Voter Page. 

Remember, every vote counts, and we're committed to ensuring every eligible voter can participate in the democratic process. If you encounter any issues or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our team.

Voting from Abroad

Uniformed Service Members and Overseas Citizens wishing to vote from abroad, may complete either the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) or the standard State of Georgia Official Absentee Request Application. If you have returned your application to a third-party organization, please contact the Fulton County Absentee Division at elections.absentee@fultoncountyga.gov to ensure your application has been received and processed, before the absentee ballot application submittal deadline.

UPCOMING DATES - November 5, 2024, General Special and Nonpartisan Special Election

August 19, 2024
Earliest Day to apply for Absentee by Mail

September 17, 2024
O.C.G.A. § 21-2-384(a)
First day for the registrar to mail/ issue absentee ballots to eligible UOCAVA voters.
*Instant runoff ballots must also be included in UOCAVA ballot packet

October 7, 2024
O.C.G.A. § 21-2-224(a)
Last day for a person to register and be eligible to vote.

October 7,2024
O.C.G.A. § 21-2-384(a)(2)
Earliest day for the registrar to mail an absentee ballot.

October 15 – November 1, 2024
AIP (Absentee In-Person) begins
Drop Box will be opened inside 7 Early Voting location during their hours of operation only. Please click here to view the locations.

October 25, 2024
O.C.G.A. 21-2- 381(a)(1)(A)
Last day to submit absentee ballot application.

REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT

Voters must submit an absentee ballot application to request an absentee ballot.  

How to Complete Your Absentee Ballot Application

1. October 25, 2024
    O.C.G.A. 21-2- 381(a)(1)(A)
    Last day to submit absentee ballot application

2. Complete the application including:

• the name and date of the election
• the voter’s name
• address where the voter is registered
• date of birth
• Your Driver’s License Number or other ID specified on the form (updated for 2021)
• the voter’s signature

SUBMIT YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION

Via Online
Click here for the online request.
Submit the application online using the Secretary of State’s website.

Via Email
To submit an absentee ballot application via email, attach the application as a .pdf or .jpg. The maximum file size is 5 MB to Elections.Absentee@fultoncountyga.gov. Only one application may be attached per email.

Via Postal Mail
Fulton County Registration and Elections
Absentee Ballot Division
5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, GA 30213

RETURN YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT

Via Postal Mail
Fulton County Registration and Elections
Absentee Ballot Division
5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, GA 30213

Via Absentee Ballot Drop Box
Use of Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes are available during advance voting hours at designated Advance Voting Location. For a list of absentee drop boxes locations, dates, and hours please click here.

Drop Off to one of our Election Offices In-Person at the following locations:
You may not return your absentee ballot at your Election Day polling place

Elections Hub & Operations Center
5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, GA 30213

North Annex
7741 Roswell Road, Room 251, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Government Center
130 Peachtree Street, Ste 2186, Atlanta, GA 30303

South Annex
5600 Stonewell Tell Road, Room 105, College Park, GA 30349

For questions related to absentee ballots, please email elections.absentee@fultoncountyga.gov or call 404-612-7060