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Secretary Husted's Biography

Secretary of State Jon Husted's Biography

Learn more about Secretary of State Jon Husted.

MRV - Military Ready to Vote

Military Ready to Vote

Military Ready-to-Vote (MRV) provides voting materials, information and assistance to ensure Ohio service members serving on active duty have everything they need to participate in Ohio elections while they are in the service of the country.

If you are a military organization and in need of a large quantity, please contact our Military Liaison Avi Zaffini, by clicking here, to make arrangements.

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MRV - Military Ready to Vote
 

Ohio Military Votes Information Card

OhioMilitaryVotes.com is a one-stop shop to support and honor Ohio service men and women on Election Day. This card has information on Military Ready-to-Vote and Vote in Honor of a Veteran, two Ohio Secretary of State initiatives to provide assistance to members of the military who wish to vote and help Ohioans honor those who have served.  

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Profile Ohio

Ohio Business Profile Information Card

The Ohio Business Profile (OBP) is an ongoing effort to recognize the impact of businesses in Ohio. The OBP Information Card contains more information about the program and ways you can submit a business you think should be featured. Suggest a business online and learn more about the program by visiting www.OhioBusinessProfile.com

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Profile Ohio

Profile Ohio

Ohio is a state as diverse as its people. Profile Ohio provides information about Ohio's statehood, government structure and locations and people of interest. Profile Ohio serves as a first step to learning about the State of Ohio.

Profile Ohio

State Flag of Ohio

Ohio is the only state to have a swallow-tailed burgee flag. The State Flag of Ohio details the history behind the design and adoption of Ohio’s unique state flag as well as other facts and information.

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Vote in Honor of a Veteran Materials

Vote in Honor of a Veteran Materials

Through the Vote in Honor of a Veteran (VIHOV) initiative, you can demonstrate the pride you feel for an individual veteran and, at the same time, encourage others to exercise their right to vote when you go to the polls on Election Day. For more information visit www.OhioMilitaryVotes.com.

These are free publications.

Business Services publications
Starting a Business in Ohio Checklist

Starting a Business in Ohio Checklist

The Starting a Business in Ohio Checklist assists Ohioans in starting their business through a basic checklist that all soon-to-be business owners should keep in mind.

Guide to Starting a Corporation in Ohio

Guide to Starting a Corporation in Ohio

Starting a business is a procedure that requires a great deal of planning and work. The Guide to Starting a Corporation in Ohio serves as a resource regarding the incorporation process in Ohio.

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Guide to starting a Limited liability company  in Ohio

Guide to Starting a Limited Liability Company in Ohio

The Guide to Starting a Limited Liability Company in Ohio provides important information on how to navigate the formation and filing process with the Secretary of State’s office. 

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Guide to Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Ohio

Guide to Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Ohio

Nonprofit organizations serve residents throughout Ohio. The Guide to Starting a Nonprofit Organizations in Ohio is a general overview of requirements and resources for nonprofit organizations.

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Guide to starting a partnership in Ohio

Guide to Starting a Partnership in Ohio

The Guide to Starting a Partnership outlines the process and requirements one needs to know when forming and operating a partnership in Ohio. 

 

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Guide to starting a sole proprietorship in Ohio

Guide to Starting a Sole Proprietorship in Ohio

The Guide to Starting a Sole Proprietorship is meant to provide information to those who plan to operate their business as a sole proprietorship.

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Guide to Secured Transaction Filings in Ohio

Guide to Secured Transactions Filings in Ohio

The Guide to Secured Transactions Filings in Ohio provides the requirements under Ohio law for Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings. The guide also explains Secretary of State policies regarding UCC filings.

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Guide to Registering Your Trademark or Service Mark in Ohio

Guide to Registering Your Trademark or Service Mark in Ohio

The Guide to Registering Your Trademark or Service Mark in Ohio assists Ohio business owners with filing an application for trademark or service mark with the Secretary of State's office

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Elections, Voters, Candidates and Campaign Finance publications
Absentee Ballot Request

Absentee Ballot Request

If you want to vote absentee by mail in an upcoming election, you can fill out or download the Secretary of State's Absentee Ballot Request Form,  and mail it to your county board of elections. (click here for a boards of elections directory). For more information about voting absentee in Ohio, click here.

Other Absentee Ballot Forms:

** The online PDF form is designed to be filled out online if you choose. If you do fill the form out online, please print, sign and then place the form in an envelope and mail it to your local board of elections (click here for a boards of elections directory).

Profile Ohio



Profile Ohio

ADA Publications

Voter Access Guide

This Voter Access Guide includes general voter information as well as resources available to those voters with disabilities.


Options for Voting

Options for Voting provides an overview of options available to assist Ohioans with disabilities as they exercise their right to vote.

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Campaign Finance Handbook

The Ohio Campaign Finance Handbook contains information to assist candidates for public office in filing Campaign Finance reports electronically. 

This publication is available in electronic format only.

2012 Candidate Requirement Guide

2012 Candidate Requirement Guide

Running for office? The Candidate Requirement Guide, which is updated on an annual basis, contains requirements and guidelines for those who choose to run for elected office.

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Constitution of the State of Ohio

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 sets the framework for state government and provides rights for the people of Ohio. This publication will soon be updated to reflect amendments adopted by Ohio voter in November of 2011.

This publication is available in electronic format only.

Ohio District Map Book

Ohio District Maps 2002-2012

Ohio District Maps provides maps and guides depicting district lines for the General Assembly, Congress, courts of appeals and the state board of education for the years 2002-2012. New districts will take effect in 2012. To view newly enacted maps, visit www.ReshapeOhio.org

This publication is available in electronic format only.

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2012 Elections Calendar

The Elections Calendar provides dates and information on elections and campaign finance deadlines and events throughout each year.

Currently, only the electronic version is available.

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Historical Elections Statistics

Published bi-annually, Election Statistics serves as a reference for current and historical Ohio election results. Each edition is published in an odd-numbered year and covers election data for the previous two years. This publication contains historical results for Ohio elections for 2007-2008.

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Federal Roster

2009-2010 Official Roster of Federal, State and County Officers

The Official Roster of Federal, State and County Officers contains names and contact information for federal and state agencies as well as county officials.

The information contained in this publication is current as of the original date of collection.

Sections of the 2009-2010 Federal Roster are available for download in PDF.

  1. Introduction
  2. State Government
  3. County Government
  4. Federal Government
  5. State Colleges and Universities
  6. Judiciary
  7. Historical Appendices

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The Guide to Local Liquor Option Elections: Revised 2010

The Guide to Local Liquor Option Elections contains instructions describing how to petition for any local liquor option election involving the sale of intoxicating liquor or beer.

The Guide to Local Liquor Option Elections has been updated to reflect all new deadlines required by the federal MOVE Act and Am. Sub. HB 48 (effective July 2, 2010).

This publication is available in electronic format only.

Precinct Election Official Materials

Precinct Election Officials Recruitment Materials

The Be a P.E.O. in Ohio materials provide a brief overview of the benefits and requirements for being a precinct election official by staffing a polling place on Election Day. Thousands of Ohioans play an important role in our democracy each year by helping to operate polling places and help safeguard the election process. The Be a P.E.O in Ohio card includes a detachable self-mailer which allows all eligible Ohioans to sign up for more information on becoming a P.E.O. The 11”x 17” poster, high school seniors flyer and refer a friend flyer all can be used in recruitment efforts to encourage greater participation in being a P.E.O in Ohio. More information and an online sign up form can also be found at www.PEOinOHIO.com.

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The Be a P.E.O. in Ohio card is available for order by clicking the Order Now button. All other publications are available in electronic format only.

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2010-2011 Ohio Municipal, Township and School Board Roster

This guide to local government contains names and contact information of officials for all Ohio municipalities, townships and school boards. It is developed during even-numbered years.

The 2010-2011 Municipal Roster as a downloadable database:

This download includes all of the information available in the text format of the roster including: municipal addresses and public officials, township addresses and public officials, and school board addresses and board members.

Once you have downloaded the text file, you can open the document using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access or any other database program that accepts comma-separated files. If you have any questions about this download, please call ( 614) 466-3613.

This publication is available in electronic format only.

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2012 Voter Information Guide

The Voter Information Guide, which is updated annually, answers the most frequently asked questions about voting in Ohio. The guide covers topics ranging from voter eligibility and registration to absentee balloting and Election Day procedures. Click here for more information.

The United States Election Assistance Commission publishes Federal Voting Guides in multiple languages.  You may access them by clicking here.

This publication is available in electronic format only.

Voter Registration Form

Voter Registration Form

You can fill out or download Ohio's Voter Registration form and mail it to your county board of elections (click here for a boards of elections directory). If you are conducting a voter registration drive and would like to request a large number of forms, call our request line at (614)466-3613.

** The online PDF form is designed to be filled out online -- if you choose. If you do fill the form out online, please print, sign and then place the form in an envelope and mail it to your local board of elections (click here for a boards of elections directory).

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Voter Registration Form Instructions

Voter Registration Instructions

Voter Registration Instructions will educate you on how to complete a Voter Registration form. This brochure is a great resource if your organization is planning a voter registration drive.

This publication is available in electronic format only.

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