The deadline to register to vote and be eligible to cast a ballot in the November 5 General Election is Monday, October 7.

To register to vote in Georgia, you must be a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you wish to vote, and at least 17.5 years of age to register and 18 years of age by Election Day. You may not register to vote if you are currently serving any sentence imposed by the conviction of a felony or judicially determined to be mentally incompetent.

You can complete the voter registration application online or print and complete a voter registration form on the Gwinnett Register to Vote webpage. Registration is offered when renewing or applying for a driver's license at any Georgia Department of Driver Services office.

To check your voter registration status, visit the Secretary of State's website at MVP.SOS.GA.gov. Please call the Voter Registrations and Elections Office at 678.226.7210 if you have any questions.

For more information, visit GwinnettElections.com.