How to Register to Vote in Jeff Davis County: Requirements, local office, and deadlines
Getting ready for an election in Jeff Davis County? The fastest path is to confirm you're eligible, check your registration status, and update anything that's changed—especially your address.
You must be a U.S. citizen and a legal resident of Georgia to register to vote.
You can register once you're 17 1/2 years old, but you must be 18 to actually cast a ballot.
If you're currently serving a sentence for a felony involving moral turpitude, you can't register.
If a court has adjudicated you mentally incompetent, you're not eligible to register.
The Jeff Davis County Board of Elections handles voter registration and runs county elections. Need help confirming your status, updating your info, or getting county-specific guidance before Election Day? This is the office to contact.
The mailing address is P.O. Box 552. The physical office is at 14 Jeff Davis Street, Suite 107, Hazlehurst, GA 31539.
Call the Board of Elections at (912) 375-6635. Need to fax paperwork? Use (912) 379-0340.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Moving? Update your registration early. You must register at your new address at least 30 days before an election to vote.
Changed your address or haven't voted in three or more years? Re-register or confirm your registration is still current.
- Go to the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page (MVP) - this is the online tool used to check your voter registration status.
- Look up your voter record - follow the prompts to find your information.
- Review what it shows - confirm your status and make sure the details match what you expect.
Can't find your info on MVP, or running into a local registration issue? Contact the Jeff Davis County Board of Elections at (912) 375-6635. They manage voter registration and elections for the county.
Action Checklist
- ✓ Confirm you’re eligible to register (U.S. citizen, legal Georgia resident, and at least 17 1/2 to register)
- ✓ Check your registration status on the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page (MVP)
- ✓ If you need help, call the Jeff Davis County Board of Elections at (912) 375-6635
- ✓ If you’ve moved, register at your new address at least 30 days before the election
Note: Unsure whether a conviction affects your eligibility? The rule is that you can't register while serving a sentence for a felony involving moral turpitude. Contact the Jeff Davis County Board of Elections for guidance on your specific situation.
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