Absentee Voting

Mail or hand-deliver your absentee ballot to the Gwinnett County Board of Voter Registrations Beauty P. Baldwin Building. You can also drop off your absentee ballot at an advance voting location with a drop box. Drop-offs at other locations are not permitted.

Learn how to submit your absentee ballot by watching the Absentee By Mail Voting video below in English or Spanish.

Request your absentee ballot

Voters can request absentee ballots up to 78 days before an election. You must first complete an absentee ballot application before we issue an absentee ballot. It’s best to apply as soon as possible — the deadline to receive absentee ballot applications for processing is 11 days before Election Day.

Please note, except in the case of physically disabled electors residing in the county or electors in custody in a jail or other detention facility in the county, no absentee ballot shall be mailed to an address other than the permanent mailing address of the elector as recorded on the elector's voter registration record or a temporary out-of-county address.

If you’re not sure about the address information you have on file, visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page or call Gwinnett Voter Registrations & Elections at 678.226.7210. Call volume may increase during an election season, so please be prepared to leave a voicemail.

Request an absentee ballot application

There are several ways to request an absentee ballot application:

Print an Absentee ballot application (English) or Absentee ballot application (Spanish)
Email Absentee@GwinnettCounty.com
Call 678.226.7210 to request an application by mail

Return your absentee ballot application

Once you have completed and signed your absentee ballot application, return it by:

Mail or deliver it to Gwinnett Voter Registrations & Elections Beauty P. Baldwin Building, 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Email it to Absentee@GwinnettCounty.com
Fax it to 678.226.7208

For more information, read these Absentee Voting Frequently Asked Questions.

Check the status of your absentee ballot application

To check on the status of an absentee ballot application, visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page. You’ll be required to provide identifying information and your county of residence.

On the My Voter Page, you’ll also find information on your:

Voter registration status
Elected officials
Polling location
Advanced voting locations
Sample ballot
Registration information on file with the county office

Mark your absentee ballot

Once your absentee ballot application is received, Gwinnett Voter Registrations & Elections will review your application and issue an absentee ballot by mail.

To ensure your absentee ballot is counted, keep the following guidelines in mind when marking your ballot:

Use a black or blue ink pen.
If it’s a yes or no question, completely fill in the oval to the left of the candidate’s name or issue. Do not make a check mark or “x” in the oval.
Only fill in the oval for the number of votes you may cast in one race (i.e., vote for one or vote for two). If you fill in more than what is allowed, that race will not be counted on your ballot.
Do not write in a name that’s already listed on the ballot.
The ballots for some elections contain more than one page. Ensure you review and vote on all your choices on all pages.

For more information, see absentee ballot instructions in English or Spanish.

Seal, sign, and return your absentee ballot

Once you have completed your absentee ballot, place your voted absentee ballot in the oath and privacy envelope provided. If you are missing an envelope, please call the Voter Registrations & Elections Office at 678.226.7210.

To ensure your absentee ballot is counted, keep the following important guidelines in mind when sealing your ballot:

Carefully follow the instructions for the oath envelopes.
Do not place another person’s voted ballot inside the oath envelopes.
If the ballot is more than one page, please enclose all the pages that contain your votes.
Sign or make your mark in the oath where indicated. If you can’t sign your name, you must still make a mark on the signature line.
If you received assistance in voting the ballot, the person assisting must also sign where indicated.

Mail, deliver, or drop off your absentee ballot

Once you have completed, sealed, and signed your absentee ballot, mail or hand-deliver your absentee ballot to the Gwinnett County Board of Voter Registrations Beauty P. Baldwin Building, 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.
You can also drop off your absentee ballot at an advance voting location with a drop box. Drop-offs at other locations are not permitted.

Canceling your absentee ballot