Student ID issued by a public college or university approved by Georgia’s Secretary of State (list available here)
Tribal identification
Military identification
Employee ID issued by the US, Georgia, or local government
Option 2: Vote a provisional ballot
If you can’t present an accepted photo ID, you have to cast a provisional ballot. Provisional ballots make sure eligible voters are not turned away — but you must take extra steps for your vote to count.
To make your provisional ballot count:
Appear in person at your county registrar’s office within 3 days after the election.
What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Georgia?
You can still vote a provisional ballot.
Registered Georgia voters who can’t present an accepted photo ID at the polls have to cast a provisional ballot, and must take extra steps for it to count. Appear in person at your county registrar’s office with an accepted photo ID within 3 days after the election.
Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Georgia?
You must show a physical ID at the polls.
You cannot use an image, copy, or digital ID when voting in person. This includes digital licenses and state IDs from the Georgia DDS.
Do I need a “REAL ID” to vote in Georgia?
You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Georgia.
“REAL ID” is a set of national security standards for states to follow when they issue driver’s licenses and state ID cards. Your ID will show a star if it meets REAL ID standards.
Georgia now issues only REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and state ID cards. If you need to renew your Georgia license or ID (or apply for a new one), you must go through the REAL ID process. Visit the Georgia DDS website to learn more.
IDs for Voting by Mail
Any registered Georgia voter can request an absentee ballot. You don’t have to give a reason why you can’t vote in person. Georgia voters must provide specific ID numbers or a copy of an accepted ID twice — once when requesting and once when returning.
Mark on the application that you don’t have either number, and provide a copy or photo of an accepted ID. You can use:
Any photo ID accepted to vote in person.
A current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or government document with your name and address.
Returning your ballot:
Print your Georgia driver’s license or state ID card number (and your date of birth) in the space provided on your ballot’s outer envelope.
If you don’t have one of these numbers:
Mark on the outer envelope that you don’t have either number.
Provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
If you also don’t have a Social Security number, mark that on your ballot’s outer envelope and provide a copy of an accepted ID. You’ll get a message in your ballot package if you didn’t include the correct ID with your application — if that happens, put a copy of any required ID in your ballot’s outer envelope.
Can I fix my Georgia mail ballot if it is rejected?
Once your absentee ballot is received by the county office, the registrar compares the number on your driver’s license or state ID card to your voter registration record to verify your identity. If you didn’t provide either number, the registrar examines the copies of the other documents you submitted with your application.
What to do:
If the number is missing, doesn’t match your record, or your other ID documentation is insufficient, your county will contact you.
They will provide a document you can use to submit the necessary ID and verify your ballot.
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Register
You must register before you can vote in Georgia.
Who can vote in Georgia?
You are eligible to vote in Georgia if you meet all of the following requirements:
You are a citizen of the United States.
You a resident of Georgia.
You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
You cannot register to vote in Georgia if:
You are currently serving a sentence for a felony.
You have been declared incapacitated by a court of law.
To register to vote:
You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID number if you have one.
If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.
If don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number your provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.
If you vote by mail, provide a copy of an accepted form of ID with your absentee ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register and vote on the same day in Georgia?
No, Georgia does not allow you to register and vote on the same day.Â
Georgia’s deadline to register for an upcoming election is 29 days before Election Day.Â
If the registration deadline for an upcoming election has passed, you can still apply to register. Your registration will be processed, and you will be registered to vote in future elections.
Can I register to vote in Georgia if I have been convicted of a crime?
Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.
To check your eligibility to register to vote in Georgia, use Restore Your Vote.
Can I register to vote in Georgia if I attend college in Georgia?
College students are allowed to vote using their Georgia school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Georgia if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.
Some student IDs are accepted for voting in Georgia.
Can I fix my Georgia mail ballot if it is rejected?
Once your absentee ballot is received by the county office, the registrar will compare the number on your driver’s license or state identification card to your voter registration record to verify your identity.
If you do not provide either of these ID numbers, then the registrar will examine the copies of the other documents you were required to submit with your application.
If the number is missing, does not match what is on record, or your other ID documentation is not sufficient for any reason, your county will contact you and provide a document that you can use to provide the necessary ID to verify your ballot.
