Augusta, Georgia Public Records

Whether you need to verify a family member's birth date or obtain a certified copy of a marriage certificate, the state's vital records system provides efficient and reliable access to this critical documentation.

To register, voters must be U.S. Citizens, Georgia residents, at least 17.5 years old (to vote at 18), and not serving a sentence for a felony conviction. You'll need a valid Georgia driver's license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Municipal elections in the city are nonpartisan affairs. Mayoral races happen every four years—most recently in 2022, with the next scheduled for 2026. The Augusta Commission consists of 10 members representing geographic districts, elected on staggered schedules. The next municipal election falls on May 20, 2026, covering the mayor and multiple commission seats. To find your assigned polling place, Richmond County voters can use the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov, which also displays sample ballots, early voting locations, and registration status. Under Georgia law (§ 21-2-225), voter registration lists are public records available for purchase for political purposes at $250 for the statewide list or $50 per county. Campaign finance reports go to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission and can be searched at ethics.ga.gov/search/campaign-finance. Precinct-level election results come from both the Richmond County Board of Elections and the Georgia Secretary of State at sos.ga.gov/elections. In November 2024's presidential election, Richmond County reported approximately 88,000 total votes cast from roughly 132,000 registered voters, representing approximately 67% turnout. On November 3, 2026, voters here will decide multiple significant races. While Georgia's U.S. Senate seats aren't up in 2026 (those come in 2028), the ballot will include Governor of Georgia (incumbent Brian Kemp is term-limited), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and other constitutional officers. State legislative contests include Georgia House District 122, 123, 124, 125, and 126, plus Georgia Senate District 22 and 23. County races may feature Richmond County Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk of Superior Court, Tax Commissioner, and Superior Court judges. The mayoral race and Augusta Commission seats in Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 will also appear if following the regular rotation. Georgia offers no-excuse absentee voting by mail. Request your absentee ballot online through the Georgia Secretary of State's website at ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov, by mailing a paper application to the Richmond County Board of Elections, or applying in person. Applications must be received by the Friday before Election Day (10 days prior). Completed absentee ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day to be counted. Early in-person voting opens at multiple Richmond County locations beginning 21 days before Election Day and runs through the Friday before Election Day. Georgia law (SB 202, enacted 2021) requires photo ID for absentee ballot applications and includes provisions regarding ballot drop boxes, early voting hours, and voter assistance.