Ohio Secretary of State: Registering to Vote

Find forms necessary to register to vote in Ohio, to change a name or address and to request an absentee ballot. All forms must be mailed to the county board of elections in the voter's county of residence.

You must register or update your voter registration no later than 30 days prior to an election. Voter registration deadlines for area elections in 2026 are:

• April 6, 2026 for the May 5, 2026 Primary and Special Election
• July 6, 2026 for the August 4, 2026 Special Election
• October 5, 2026 for the November 3, 2026 General Election

If you register or update your information after the deadline, the change will apply for the next election.