COLUMBUS, Ohio — The deadline for Ohioans to register to vote in the November general election is quickly approaching.
Ohioans have until Oct. 7 to vote in the presidential election on Nov. 5. Ohio has a 30-day voter registration requirement, but the deadline is extended to the next day if that falls on a weekend.
This year, voters will decide on the next U.S. president, a U.S. Senate race, a proposed constitutional amendment and several local bonds and levies.
Here’s how to register
Ohioans are able to register through the mail, in person or online.
Mail: You can find the form to mail here. Ohioans have the option to ask their county board of elections to mail the registration for them as well.
In-person: You register to vote or update your registration at the following places:
- The office of the Secretary of State;
- The office of any of the 88 county boards of elections;
- The office of the registrar or any deputy registrar of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles;
- Public libraries;
- Public high schools or vocational schools;
- County treasurers' offices; or
- Offices of designated agencies, including:
- The Department of Job and Family Services;
- The Department of Health (including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program);
- The Department of Mental Health;
- The Department of Developmental Disabilities;
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities; or
- The office of any state-assisted college or university responsible for providing assistance to students with disabilities.
According to Ohio law, each voter is required to sign the form.
Voters who have moved within Ohio or changed their name must update their form by submitting a new voter registration form. Once the update is completed successfully, the board of elections will update the registration and send a notice reflecting the voter’s new name and address.
For those unsure of their status, voter registration can be checked online here.