How do I request an absentee ballot?
Requests for absentee ballots must be made in writing to the elections board in the county where you live. Some counties have request forms and the Ohio Secretary of State offers an optional form on its Web site. Whether on a form or in a letter you must state which election you are requesting an absentee ballot for and state that you are a qualified voter. All requests also must contain the following information: name, signature, the address at which you are registered to vote, birth date. To satisfy voter identification requirements, you also must include one of the following in your request: Ohio driver’s license number; last four digits of your Social Security number; copy of your current and valid photo identification. Valid ID can be military ID, current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document with current name and address. State the address to which you want the absentee ballot mailed. Q: What if I am in the military? A: Active duty
Just click HERE to obtain an absentee ballot application online Certain state voter registration forms contain a place to check off if you would like to be a permanent absentee voter (you can change that for future elections). States have different rules regarding absentee voting. For information from your particular state, click HERE.
Requests for Absentee Ballots must be made in writing. Absentee Ballot Application Voters may also send a request in writing to their local clerk. Your written request must include the following information: • Name of voter • Election for which a ballot is requested • Registered address • Reason for voting by Absentee Ballot • Address to mail ballot to (if other than registered address) • Signature of Voter Faxed absentee ballot applications are acceptable.
