Frequently Asked Questions/Voter Information
Questions about voting in Georgia, Fulton County and Atlanta.
How do I register to Vote or change my address?
You can go to any public library in Fulton County to register or you can download a Voter Registration Form from the Georgia Secretary of State's website by clicking below.
Click here to go to the Georgia Secretary of State's website for application and instructions
What personal identification is required to vote?
Georgia law (O.C.G.A § 21-2-417) requires Georgia residents to show photo identification when voting in person. You can visit the Georgia Secretary of States "Photo ID" web site by clicking below.
Click here to go to the Georgia Secretary of State's website for Photo ID requirements
When is the deadline to register to vote?
The official registration deadline dates are posted at the Georgia Secretary of State's website
Click here to go to the Georgia Secretary of State's Website for registration deadline dates
How do I request an Absentee Ballot?
Information, instructions and a downloadable copy of the Fulton County Absentee Ballot request form can be found at the Fulton County Government website in the Registration and Elections Department's section
What are the general procedures for voting in Georgia?
Information at the Georgia Secretary of State's elections website
Dates - all elections, registration deadline and availability of absentee ballots
Registering to Vote
Voting Procedures
Absentee Voting
Voting on Election Day
Click here to go to the Secretary of State's elections information webpage.
What are the locations for advanced and early voting?
You can vote as early as 45 days before the election at selected county locations.
Click here to see the Fulton County locations, times and dates where you can vote early.
Am I registered to Vote and what is my polling place?
Click here to go to the Georgia Secretary of State's web site to check your status on the voter roles. You will need to have the initial of your first name, your last name, your county and your birth date. If system does not recognize your information please call the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections at 404-730-7020.