Forsyth County Voter Registration Deadline Is Approaching Quickly

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA – Forsyth County residents wishing to register to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election and Special Elections, or to change their name and/or address on the voter registration list, must do so no later than Tuesday, Oct. 9.

A Voter Registration Application must be completely filled out and submitted to the Forsyth County Voter Registration and Elections Office in one of the following ways:

• In person at the Voter Registration and Elections Office, 1201 Sawnee Drive Applications must be submitted to the office no later than the close of business at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9
• In person at any Forsyth County Public Library
• Through the online voter registration system (www.mvp.sos.ga.gov) Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday night, Oct. 9.
• Hours vary by location- Mail via USPS Applications must be postmarked no later than Oct. 9

To use Georgia’s online voter registration system residents must have a valid Georgia driver’s license or identification card issued by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) with signature on file with DDS.

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For those without a valid driver’s license or identification card, the link will allow residents to print a paper registration to mail/deliver to the Voter Registration and Elections Office.Please verify your Election Day polling place at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov prior to voting on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Applications must be postmarked no later than Oct. 9To use Georgia’s online voter registration system residents must have a valid Georgia driver’s licenseor identification card issued by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) with signature on filewith DDS.

The Forsyth County Voter Registration and Elections Office business hours are Monday-Friday from 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To receive additional election information, visit forsythco.com or call (770) 781-2118 ext.9.

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