Information For Voters

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 - commonly referred to as the “motor voter law” - became effective on Jan. 1, 1995. One purpose of this Act was “to establish procedures...[to] increase the number of eligible citizens who register to vote” by, among other things, mandating that voter registration opportunities be provided at certain designated state agencies, including “all offices in the state that provide public assistance.”

This means you may register to vote with Athens County Department of Job and Family Services. A voter registration form, an absentee ballot application and a voter registration update form will accompany any application for assistance through our agency. 

You can also download common voter registration forms here:

You may register at any of the following locations in Athens County:

  • Athens County Department of Job and Family Services (former County Home), 13183 State Route 13, Millfield, Ohio 45761

  • OhioMeansJobs - Athens County, 510 W. Union Street, Ste. 102, Athens, OH  45701 

  • Athens County Board of Elections Office, 15 S. Court Street, #130, Athens, Ohio 45701

  • Athens County Treasurer’s Office, 15 S. Court Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

  • The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles-Driver License Division, 1002 East State St., Suite 20, Athens, 45701

  • Any public library, public high school or vocational school

You may also register to vote on-line via the Ohio Secretary of State's website at:

Ohio On-Line Voter Registration 


Other helpful documents:


2020 Voter Guide - REVISED:
 Provides important information on how, when and why to vote. 

2020 Ohio Elections Calendar - official calendar from Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose's office. 

Voter Registration InstructionsProvides helpful information about the registration process. 

Voter Registration Instructions - Bilingual:  Provides helpful information about the registration process, bilingual format.

Voting in Ohio, Easy as 1-2-3:  Steps to Register to Vote; Choose your voting option; Cast your vote.