How can I check my voter registration?

Ohio voters can verify current voter registrations by going to the Secretary of State website at http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/voterquery.aspx?page=361 and supplying four items of information:  Last Name, Street Name, Zip Code, County.  After clicking on the Search button, you should see a list of all registered voters with the specified last name on the specified street.  Click on the + sign to the left of a name to expand the listing to show Voter Address, Voter History, Precinct Name, and Polling Location Name and Address.

Can I also check my registration with my county Board of Elections?

Franklin County voters can Search by Name by providing First Name and Last Name.  Both fields are required, but each may be partial or complete.  After clicking on the Search button, you should see a list of all registered voters with first and last names starting with the values you supplied, along with street address and city for each.  Click on a name to expand the entry to show address including zip code, party affilation, polling location, precinct code, and congressional, state senate, state representative, and school districts.  Sample ballots can also be viewed when available, approximately five weeks before an election.

Franklin County voters can also Search by Address for Polling Location by supplying three items of information:  House Number, Street Name, Zip Code.  Information available is similar to that described above, except without the voter name and party affiliation.

Union County voters can visit their Board of Elections home page at http://www.electionsonthe.net/oh/union/ and then follow the "Am I Registered" link in the left column.  This search allows you to search by First Name, Last Name, or both, with a partial or complete name in either field.  After clicking on the Search button, you should see a list of all registered voters with first and last names starting with the values you supplied, along with each voter's address, precinct, and polling location.  Click on the "Details" link to the left of the name to expand the entry to show voting districts.

Fairfield County voters can visit their Board of Elections home page at

http://www.fairfieldelections.com/ and then follow the "Voter Query" link in the left column.  This search allows you to search by First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Street, Zip, or combinations of those fields with either partial or complete entries.  After clicking on the Submit button, you should see a list of all registered voters matching the values you supplied, along with each voter's address, party affiliation, precinct, and polling place.  Click on a name to expand the entry to show districts, voting history, and sample ballots.

Are there special condidtions that must be met before voting for the first time?
Any person that registers to vote by mail after January 1, 2004 will be asked to provide identification the first time they vote. Identification can be either a valid photo ID or a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing name and address.

Can I register when I go to vote?
No. You must register at least 30 days prior to election day.

How old must I be to register to vote?
You must be 18 years old on or before the day of the general election. For the primary election prior to the November general election you must be 18 years old on or before the date of the November general election to vote in a primary. You will only be able to vote for candidates in the primary if you are not yet 18 on the day of the primary election.

Do I have to register before each election in order to vote?
No. Once you have registered and voted in a general election, you do not have to re-register as long as your registration is current.

How do I find out if my registration is current or if I am registered to vote?
You can call the Board of Elections in your county. If you live in Franklin County, you can call the League office at 614-837-1089.

How do I change my address on my registration?
If you move, you need to fill out a new voter registration form. You can get a form at any of the following: