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State Secretary Of State Offices | Ohio Secretary Of State

180 East Broad Street, 16th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Not Applicable.

Eligibility

Serves the State of Ohio.

Required documents

None.

Hours

Same as site hours.

Languages

None.

Application process

Call the office or visit the website for more information.

Fees

Not applicable.

Service area

Ohio

Description

Oversees the elections process and appoints the members of boards of elections in each of Ohio's 88 counties. All laws passed by the Ohio General Assembly, municipal charters, administrative rules adopted by agencies, and all executive orders issued by the Governor are filed with this office. Office of The Secretary of State also performs the following functions: - Licenses ministers to perform marriage ceremonies. - Registers non-resident alien land. - Issues apostilles, which are certifications verifying signatures on documents to be used outside of the United States.

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Providing organization

Ohio Secretary Of State

Serves as the State of Ohio's Chief Election Officer. Grants authority to do business in Ohio. Documents secured commercial transactions. All laws passed by the Ohio General Assembly, municipal charters, administrative rules adopted by agencies, and all executive orders issued by the Governor are filed with this office.