Absentee Voting by Mail
You Have Two Options to Request Your Absentee Ballot
OPTION 1
Fill out an absentee ballot application online, print the application, sign it, and then mail the application to your county board of elections.
Fill Out Your Absentee Ballot Application
OPTION 2
Call your county board of elections and have an application mailed to you.
Contact Board of ElectionsFrequently Asked Questions
New to absentee voting? Find answers to common questions and learn how to request and return your ballot here.
View All Absentee Voting FAQsIf you are a registered Ohio voter with up-to-date information can vote absentee. No reason is required to vote absentee in Ohio.
Ohio law requires all non-UOCAVA ballots to be received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
By Mail
Ensure your return envelope includes sufficient postage.
Return your voted ballot as soon as possible. Ohio law requires all absentee ballots to be received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
In Person
You or a near relative may deliver your completed ballot to your county board of elections or your county board of elections's drop box by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
Most counties provide a secure drop box, available 24/7 until polls close on Election Day. Only the voter may use the dropbox to return their personal absentee ballot.
You’ll receive a tracking number with your absentee ballot. Track your ballot status through your county board of elections or the state tracking system.
Accessible Absentee Ballot Request for Voters with Disabilities
A remote ballot marking system is available through each county board of elections for use by an absentee voter with a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.