To vote in Ohio, you need to meet the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day (17-year-olds who will turn 18 by the general election may vote in the primary).
- Be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election.
- Not be incarcerated for a felony conviction.
- Not have been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a court.
- Not have been permanently disenfranchised for election law violations.
- Be registered to vote at least 30 days before the election
Registration:
- You can register online, by mail, or in person at county boards of elections, BMV offices, public libraries, schools, and other public agencies.
- Your registration form must be received or postmarked by the registration deadline (e.g., April 7, 2025, for the May 6, 2025 primary)
Identification to Vote In-Person:
- You must show a valid photo ID that includes your name and address (current or former).
- Acceptable IDs include:
- Unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state ID card (including commercial, motorcycle, probationary, or temporary permits).
- Interim ID issued by the BMV.
- U.S. passport or passport card.
- U.S. military ID, Ohio National Guard ID, or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID.
- If you do not have photo ID, you may cast a provisional ballot and have up to four days after Election Day to provide ID to the Board of Elections
Additional Notes:
- When voting in person, you must also announce your full name and current address at the polling place.
- For absentee/mail voting, you may use the last four digits of your Social Security Number as identification
In summary, to vote in Ohio you need to be registered, meet eligibility requirements, and provide valid photo identification when voting in person
