Politics & Government

Deadline To Register To Vote Is Today

Not sure if you're registered? You can check on the Lake County Board of Elections site

In case you missed it, and today is the last day to register if you want to vote in it.

To vote, you have to be a citizen of the United States, be at least 18 years old and have lived in Ohio for 30 days before the election - and, of course, registered by today.

To make it as easy as possible, we've attached the form you need to register to this story as a PDF. Here's what you need:

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  • Adobe reader installed on your computer
  • Your Ohio Driver’s License number, or the last four digits of your social security number
  • A computer printer — so you can print and sign the form

The card has to be signed, stamped and postmarked 30 days before the election; mail it to the Lake County Board of Elections, 105 Main Street, P.O. Box 490
Painesville, OH 44077-0490.

You can also drop off the form in person at the Lake County Board of Elections or register at any public library in the county, including , or an office of the .

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If you're not sure if you are registered, you can check on the Lake County Board of Elections' website.

Persons registering by mail must provide identification information when attempting to vote for the first time. Provide your current Ohio driver’s license number or the last four digits of your social security number on the registration form. Other acceptable identification information: a copy of a current and valid photo identification; or a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing name and address.

For more information, you can call the Board of Elections at 440-350-2700 or visit its website.

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