How to request your absentee ballot?

Second Step: Submit an Application Request for an Absentee Ballot

Download the absentee ballot application.
Absentee Ballot Application Form

Submit Online

Gwinnett County Board of Elections and Registration:

Scan and email the application to [email protected]

Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration:

Scan and email the application to [email protected]

or submit the following form: Click Here

Submit by Mail

Gwinnett County Board of Elections and Registration

455 GRAYSON HWY 200
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046

Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration:

P O BOX 649
MARIETTA, GA 30061-0649

Submit by Fax

Gwinnett County Board of Elections and Registration:

Fax: (678) 226-7208 or 678.226.7275

Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration:

Fax: (770) 528-2519 or 770-528-2458

In Person

Gwinnett County Board of Elections and Registration:

455 GRAYSON HWY 200
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046

Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration:

736 WHITLOCK AVE NW, SUITE 400 MARIETTA, GA 30064

Reminder: You will need to submit an application request for an absentee ballot for every election you want to participate in.

Third Step: Fill Out and Submit Your Absentee Ballot

Once the county elections office reviews your absentee ballot application, you will be receiving your absentee ballot at the address provided in your application. The time frame of obtaining your absentee ballot will vary depending on the election and county.

  1. Fill out your absentee ballot based on the instructions provided. All the forms and envelopes to return your ballot will be provided. Remember to complete your ballot correctly in order for it to be counted.
  2. Once you completed your ballot, it is time to mail it. Your absentee ballot needs to be sent to your county election office by Election Day before 7 pm.

What Can I Do if I lost Or Misplaced My Absentee Ballot?

If you lost or misplaced the absentee ballot that was sent to you, there is still a way for you to get a new one. You must sign an affidavit affirming that you lost, destroyed,or did not receive the first absentee ballot. In this instance, another ballot will be issued. A new request for an absentee ballot is not required.

Affidavit of Lost Ballot for Gwinnett County
Affidavit of Lost Ballot for Cobb County

Remember that the Affidavit of Lost Ballot needs to be send to your county elections office.

It is important to remember that every county has its own Absentee Ballot Cancellation form. We advise you to visit your county election’s website for more information.

 

Absentee Ballot Cancellation

If you received an absentee ballot but decide to vote in person you will need to submit a cancellation form of your absentee ballot.

  1. If you have the absentee ballot you can show up to your designated poll location and submit it to the poll manager for cancellation.
  2. Once the cancellation is processed and accepted the elector may vote a regular ballot.

It is important to remember that every county has its own Absentee Ballot Cancellation form. We advise you to visit your county election’s website for more information.

Affidavit of Lost Ballot for Cobb County
Affidavit of Lost Ballot for Gwinnett County

Absentee Ballot Drop Box Locations

Gwinnett County

  1. Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 N. Bogan Road, Buford
  2. George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center, 55 Buford Highway, Suwanee
  3. Lenora Park Gym, 4515 Lenora Church Road, Snellville
  4. Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Road, Norcross
  5. Dacula Park Activity Building, 2735 Auburn Ave, Dacula, GA 30019
  6. Mountain Park Aquatic Center, 1063 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
  7. Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
  8. Gwinnett County Elections, 455 Grayson Hwy Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Source: Gwinnett County

Cobb County

  1. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
  2. South Cobb Government Service Center, 4700 Austell Rd, Austell, GA 30106
  3. North Cobb Regional Library, 3535 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
  4. Elections Main Office, 736 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, GA 30064

Source: Cobb County