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 2025 are:

• April 7, 2025 for the May 6, 2025 Primary and Special Election
• July 7, 2025 for the August 5, 2025 Special Election
• October 6, 2025 for the November 4, 2025 General Election

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