Request Absentee Ballot
Any registered voter may apply for an Absentee Ballot via our online application. Applications can only be accepted between 78 and 11 days before an election. Once the application is printed, below steps should be followed:
- Download application. Complete all applicable fields, print and sign. You must provide a physical signature or mark in Section Eight(8).
- Click to download the Application for November 30, 2021 Runoff Official Absentee Ballot, for the November 30, 2021 Municipal General Election Runoff.
- Applications will be accepted between September 13 and November 19, for the November 30, 2021 Municipal General Election Runoff.
- You may apply for a ballot for a relative who is disabled or out of town, but that ballot will be mailed directly to the voter. The person providing assistance should provide a signature or mark in Section Ten (10) and Section Eleven (11).
- Send in the completed application via:
- Fax: 770-528-2458 or 770-528-2519
- Mail:
Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration
P.O. Box 649
Marietta, GA 30061-0649If using a shipping service that doesn't deliver
to a P.O. Box, use the office address:
736 Whitlock Avenue NW, Suite 400
Marietta, GA 30064 - In-Person:
Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Office
736 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 400
Marietta, GA 30064 - Email: [email protected]
Submit Absentee Ballot
- After the Elections Office has received, reviewed and verified your Absentee Ballot Application, an Absentee Ballot will be mailed to your address between 22 - 29 days prior to the primary or election, or as soon as ballots are available prior to a runoff.
- Once you have received the Ballot and cast your vote,
submit the Ballot via:
- Mail:
Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration
P.O. Box 649
Marietta, GA 30061-0649If using a shipping service that doesn't deliver
to a P.O. Box, use the office address:
736 Whitlock Avenue NW,
Suite 400
Marietta, GA 30064 - In-Person:
- At an Advance Voting location during voting hours. You may hand the ballot to the poll manager or drop it in the dropbox, if one is available. For dropbox location, see flyer.
- Drop ballot into the drop box in the lobby of the Cobb County Elections and Registrations office. This box is open when advance voting is taking place.
- Hand the ballot to an absentee clerk at select libraries, see flyer.
- Mail:
- The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Office must receive your ballot by 7PM ET Election Day.
- Once a ballot has been received by the Elections and Registration Office, it can no longer be cancelled.
Military and Overseas Citizen Voters
Can You Vote Absentee?
In order to vote in U.S. elections you must be:
- a U.S. citizen
- at least 18 years old
- be absent from your voting residence
You may vote absentee if you are:
- an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine;
- an eligible spouse or family member of an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine; or
- a U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.
For military and overseas citizens, download the Federal Post Card Application.
Additional information and voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens can be found at the Federal Voting Assistance Program website
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Absentee Ballot FAQs
When is the last day to apply for an Absentee Ballot?
You may apply for an absentee ballot no earlier than 78 days before any primary, election or runoff. An application must be received no later than 11 days before the election, primary or runoff to be processed. Apply for your Absentee Ballot.
How can I return my Absentee Ballot?
You can affix a Forever stamp and return the ballot by U.S. Postal Service. You can use another carrier such as FedEx or UPS. You can hand-deliver the ballot to the Poll Manager at any Advance Voting location (not Election Day poll) or drop it in the drop box inside the Main Elections office.
How do I know my Absentee Ballot was counted?
By tracking your Absentee Ballot, you will see when the ballot is received by the Elections Office. Once the ballot has a received date, it has been accepted for counting. All ballots received by 7PM EST on Election Day will be counted, as long as the Oath envelope is completely filled out and signed.
How do I track my Absentee Application or Absentee Ballot?
There are two (2) websites where voters can track their application and ballot:
*Ballottrax where you will register to receive update notifications by text or email
*My Voter Page where you can login and click on absentee ballot status to see the latest status
Does my signature have to match my registration? What if it has changed over the years?
You must sign the outer envelope containing the Oath of Elector. We will be comparing the Driver's license number, State Identification Card number, or Social Security number on the envelope to verify your identity.
What if I decide I want to vote in-person after I’ve applied for an Absentee Ballot?
You will have to cancel your Absentee Ballot before you can vote in-person. There are instructions for cancelling your Absentee Ballot below.
Alternatively, you can bring the ballot to the Advance Voting or Election Day polling location and surrender it to the Poll Manager for cancelling. If you don’t have your ballot with you when you arrive at the poll on Election Day, you will need to complete an Affidavit and the Poll Workers will call the office to have the ballot cancelled.
Cancel Your Ballot
If you desire to cancel your Absentee Ballot, please print and complete the Affidavit of Cancelled Absentee Ballot. Please note, once ballot has been received by the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Office, it can no longer be cancelled.
Complete the form filling out the appropriate fields and confirming a physical signature is provided. An electronic/typed signature will not be accepted.
Submit this form via:
- Fax: 770-528-2458 or 770-528-2519
- Mail:
Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration
P.O. Box 649
Marietta, GA 30061-0649If using a shipping service that doesn't deliver
to a P.O. Box, use the office address:
736 Whitlock Avenue NW, Suite 400
Marietta, GA 30064 - In-Person:
Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Office
736 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 400
Marietta, GA 30064 - Email: [email protected]