4.5M Georgians
have records.
Most CAN vote.
Take our 15-second quiz to learn your rights.
Getting the Facts is Simple
How it Works
Learn whether you're eligible to vote under Georgia law
If eligible, re-register to vote before the deadline
Take the quiz—no personal info needed
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✅ You’re done serving a felony sentence (including probation/parole)
✅ You only have misdemeanors
❌ You’re still serving a felony sentence
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✅ Your voter registration status
✅ To know whether your conviction was a felony or misdemeanor
✅ To know whether or not you are still on paper
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✅ The quiz takes 15 seconds
✅ Registration takes just a few minutes
✅ Register before Georgia’s next election deadline
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What to Know
A lot of people with conviction records in Georgia think they can’t vote—but that’s not always true. We break it down so you know exactly where you stand. Here's what you need to know:
Only felony convictions affect your voting rights. Misdemeanors do not.
Many people in jail are eligible to vote and can use an absentee ballot.
If you were convicted of a felony and have completed your sentence (including parole or probation), you must re-register before voting.
If you're unsure whether your case was handled under the First Offender Act or Conditional Discharge, contact the Superior Court Clerk where you were sentenced.
Georgia laws apply to Georgia residents—even if your conviction was in another state.
It’s illegal to register to vote if you’re ineligible. Check your status first at mvp.sos.ga.gov.
What is No Votes Barred?
We’re a non-partisan campaign helping people with conviction records understand their voting rights quickly, easily, and anonymously. Working in partnership with organizers, advocates, and legal experts, we fight widespread misinformation, educate the public, and empower eligible individuals to reclaim their votes.
#1
Georgia has the highest rate of correctional control in the U.S.
4:10
Four out of 10 Georgians have an arrest or conviction record.
2.7X
Black Georgians are incarcerated at 2.7x the rate of white Georgians.
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Disclaimer: All No Votes Barred materials are provided for informational purposes only, intended to help system-impacted voters make informed decisions for themselves, not to advise them about which decisions they should make. It is the responsibility of voters to determine how all applicable laws concerning voter eligibility, registration, and casting a ballot affect them. While these materials were created with a team of qualified attorneys and rights restoration experts, they are not and do not intend to constitute legal advice, nor are they a substitute or supplement to legal advice to address a specific individual’s concerns. We worked diligently to ensure these materials are accurate and complete as of April 2024. However, voting rights change over time and may have changed since publication.