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September 1, 2020

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Ohio Voter Information

Ohio voter registration

First thing’s first, let’s check if you’re registered to vote. Once you’ve filled out this form, scroll down for instructions on how to register or vote if you’re already registered.

Ohio voter registration

Voter registration deadlines

  • In Person: 30 days before Election Day, extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday.
  • By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day, extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday.
  • Online: 30 days before Election Day

Election day registration

N/A

Voter registration rules

In order to register to vote in Ohio, you must meet these requirements:

  • be a citizen of the United States.
  • be at least 18 years old on or before the next general election
  • be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which you want to vote
  • not be currently incarcerated (in jail or prison) for a felony conviction. If you are an ex-felon and not currently incarcerated, you are eligible to vote in Ohio but you MUST re-register.
  • not have been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court
  • not have been permanently denied the right to vote for violations of election laws.

How to register to vote in Ohio

  1. Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
  2. Sign and date your form. This is very important!
  3. Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
  4. Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.

Registering with felony status

If you have been convicted of a felony and have questions about whether you can register to vote, visit Restore Your Vote to determine your eligibility.

Ohio absentee ballots

Absentee ballot application deadlines

  • In Person: Received by noon, 3 days before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Received by noon, 3 days before Election Day.
  • Online: N/A

Voted absentee ballots are due

Postmarked no later than the day before Election Day and received no later than 10 days after Election Day, or delivered in person on Election Day.

Absentee ballot rules

Any registered Ohio voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote absentee.

How to get an absentee ballot in Ohio

  1. Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
  2. Sign and date the form. This is very important!
  3. Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We’ll provide the mailing address for you.
  4. All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. If it’s close to the deadline, call and see if your Local Election Office will let you fax or email the application.
  5. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
  6. Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.

Once you get your absentee ballot in Ohio

  • Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
  • Sign and date where indicated.
  • Mail your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope.
  • Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.

ohio early voting

Early voting starts in Ohio

28 days before the election (in-person absentee voting).

Early voting ends in Ohio

2pm on the day before the election (in-person absentee voting).

Ohio voter ID

In-person voter ID requirements

If you are voting in person in Ohio, you must present one of the following forms of ID at the time you vote:

  • An unexpired Ohio driver’s license or ID that includes your name and current address
  • An unexpired photo ID issued by Ohio or the US government that includes your name and current address
  • A military ID
  • A current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check that includes your name and current address
  • Any other current government document that shows your name and address, except a voter registration notice or confirmation

Absentee voter ID requirements

When you send in your absentee ballot application, you will have to provide one of the following forms of ID:

  • your driver’s license number (which begins with two alphabet letters followed by six numbers);
  • the last four digits of your Social Security number;
  • a photocopy of a current and valid photo ID or a military ID; or
  • a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and current address.
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