Register to vote

Voters must be registered in Cuyahoga County in order to vote in any election. In order to vote in Cuyahoga County, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a United States Citizen;
  
• You must be at least 18 years old on the day of the General Election;
  
• You must be a resident of Cuyahoga County for at least 30 days;
  
• You must register to vote at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote.
  
• 17 year old residents can register and vote in a Primary Election if they will be 18 on or before the General Election. 17-year-olds can vote for candidates only.

Download a Voter Registration Card
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Once you have completed the form and signed it, please mail to Cuyahoga County Board of Elections - 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.

If you have questions about filling out this form, please contact us at (216) 391-0900.

Volunteer Alert

Record-breaking numbers of new voters were registered in 2004 by committed volunteers. New elections lie ahead this fall; registration of new voters remains a top priority.

Volunteers from our Coalition plan to be present at specific locations on a regular basis as well as at special events during the late spring, summer and early fall.

Training of new volunteers, and a refresher session for those who want it will be available.

Interested? Call 391-0900, ext. 17. Leave a message that you want to volunteer for voter registration, and someone from the Voter Registration Committee will get back to you.