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You must register before you can vote in Ohio.
Who can vote in Ohio?
You are eligible to vote in Ohio if you meet all of the following requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States.
- You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election.
- You are 18 years of age on or before the date of the next general election. (If you will be 18 by the general election, you may vote in the primary election to nominate candidates. You cannot vote on issues or party central committees until you are 18.)
You cannot register to vote in Ohio if:
- You are incarcerated (in prison or jail) for a felony conviction.
- You have been declared incapacitated by a court of law.
- You have been permanently disenfranchised for violating the election laws.
Voter Registration Requirements
To register to vote:
- You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID number if you have one.
- If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
- If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.
If don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number your provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.
- If you vote in person, present an accepted form of ID at the polls.
- If you vote by mail, provide a copy of an accepted form of ID with your absentee ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register and vote on the same day in Ohio?
No, Ohio does not allow you to register and vote on the same day.
Ohio’s deadline to register for an upcoming election is 30 days before Election Day.
If the deadline has passed, you can still submit a registration application. It will be processed for future elections.
Can I register to vote in Ohio if I have been convicted of a crime?
Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.
To check your eligibility to register to vote in Ohio use Restore Your Vote.
Can I register to vote in Ohio if I attend college in Ohio?
College students are allowed to vote using their Ohio school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Ohio if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.
Student ID is not accepted for voting in Ohio.
Register to Vote in Ohio
Submit the form below to register in Ohio.
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