Registration Questions
How do I register to vote?
Residents may register to vote or change their name and/or address:
- On Line:You must have a valid driver's license or ID card issued by the GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) with signature on file with DDS. Go to the Secretary of State's website, http://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button or download the free GA Votes app. You may download through Play store on Android or App store on I-phone.
- In Person: At the Dawson County BOER Office - 96 Academy Avenue, Dawsonville - M-F, 8 am - 5 pm
- By Mail: Mail applications directly to the Secretary of State's office or to the Dawson County BOER office. Applications are available on-line at http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Voter_Registration_Application_8-10.pdf, at the BOER office and at all public libraries.
- Department of Driver Services (DDS): May choose option to register while applying for Driver's License.
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When do I register to vote?
Residents may register to vote anytime; however, voters must be registered 30 days prior to an election in order to be eligible to vote in that particular election.
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Who can register to vote in the state of Georgia?
The qualifications to register to vote in Georgia are:
- You must be a citizen of the United States
- You must be a legal resident of Georgia and in particular a legal resident of Dawson County in order to vote in this county
- You must be at least 18 years of age by Election Day
- You may not register if you are currently serving any sentence for the conviction of a felony or be judicially determined to be mentally incompetent.
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