Provisional voting allows you to cast a ballot in person even if the requirements for doing so cannot be met at the time. The provisional ballot will count if the problem is solved within three days after Election Day.
NOTE: Due to a recent change, out-of-precinct provisional ballots will not count anymore unless cast after 5 p.m. and a voter signs a statement saying they could not make it to their home precinct in time.
The three reasons for voting a provisional ballot are:
- You are unable to show the required forms of photo ID when you vote in person
- When you first registered to vote in Georgia you registered by mail, did not provide any identification at the time and are unable to present acceptable identification the first time you vote in person
- Your name does not appear on the list of registered voters in the precinct
- If you have a good faith belief you are properly registered in your county
If you vote a provisional ballot because you did not have acceptable identification, you will have three days from the close of the polls to present acceptable identification to your county registrar office for your vote to count. You can track the status of your provisional ballot here.
