Check Registration Online:
Here is a quick way to check registration online,
Hamilton County Board of Elections has provided a resource to check registration by entering some basic information. For other counties, contact your local Board of Elections for further information.
Registering to vote is about as easy as it can get here in Ohio.
If you prefer a paper copy of the form visit any public library, deputy registrar, public high school or vocational school, or your county's Board of Elections to obtain a voter registration form.
What are the qualifications to register and to vote in Ohio?
You are qualified to register to vote in Ohio if you meet all the following requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States;
- You will be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the next general election. (If you will be 18 on or before November 3, you may vote in the primary election for candidates, but you cannot vote on issues until you are 18);
- You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 consecutive days immediately before the election in which you want to vote;
- You are not incarcerated (in prison or jail) for a felony conviction under the laws of this state, another state or the United States;
- You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court; and
- You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violating the election laws.
You are eligible to vote in elections held in your voting precinct 30 consecutive days after you are duly registered to vote in this state; however, you may request an absentee ballot during that period.
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When You Vote, Bring I.D. Many forms of identification will be accepted. They are:
Early In-Person and Absentee Voting- The last four digits of voter’s Social Security number; or driver's license number; or
- A copy of a current and valid photo identification, (i.e. Ohio driver’s license, state ID card, government ID). Photo identification must show name and address; or
- A copy of a current utility bill (including cell phone bill), bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows the voter’s name and current address (including from a public college or university).
Election Day Voting- A current and valid photo identification (i.e. Ohio driver’s license, state ID card, government ID). Photo identification must show name and address (does not need to be current address for driver’s license or state id card); or
- A military identification that shows the voter’s name. (Does not need to show address); or
- A copy of a current utility bill (including cell phone bill), bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows the voter’s name and current address (including from a public college or university).
Note: Ohio law provides you cannot use as proof of identification a notice that the board of elections mailed to you. Voters who do not provide one of these documents will still be able to vote by provisional ballot. |
Absentee Voting / Vote by Mail
Completed Voter Registration Forms and Absentee Ballot Requests should be mailed to your county board of elections. Click here for a directory of county boards of elections.