Resources
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Golden Buckeye
The nation's oldest public-private partnership to offer savings and more for older Ohioans and adults with disabilities.
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Investing in Ohio's Future
Find out more about available support for businesses, communities, and families during COVID-19.
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Questions About the Covid Vaccine?
Learn about Ohio's efforts to distribute safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines statewide to those who choose to be vaccinated.
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Ohio Business Central
100% of all filings needed to start or maintain a business in Ohio may now be submitted online.
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Are You Election Ready?
Ohio's Secretary of State has the information you need to get ready to vote and follow election results.
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Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact on unemployment benefits
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Coronavirus Information
The Ohio Department of Health is coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to closely monitor the Coronovirus in Ohio.
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OHGO Before You Go
Remember, ice and snow means take it slow! View current road conditions, like icy, wet or snow-covered roads, and get to your destination safely. See real-time road conditions, road closures, and live traffic updates from the Ohio Department of Transportation.
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Save Our Sight
The focus of the Save Our Sight Fund is to provide early detection of vision problems and the promotion of good eye health and safety.
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Ohio School Report Cards
Give your community a clear picture of the progress of your district and schools in raising achievement and preparing students for the future.
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The Buckeye Guard
The Buckeye Guard is a digital magazine and video show, each showcasing the news and the people of the Ohio National Guard.
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Ohio Turnpike
A 241-mile toll road offering one of the safest, best and most convenient routes for motorists to reach east/west destinations along the northern corridor of Ohio
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Foster care and adoption
You don't have to be wealthy or have an advanced degree to open your home to children in need. You just need "100 percent heart."
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Ohio Children's Trust Fund
The mission of the Ohio Children's Trust Fund is to prevent child abuse and neglect through investing in strong communities, healthy families and safe children.
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Winter driving safety
Whenever snow falls, the Ohio Department of Transportation's crews will be ready -- motorists can also help by following a few smart winter driving tips.
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Energy Choice Ohio
Compare apples to apples... anytime, anywhere.
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Refugee Services
The Ohio Refugee Services Program operates as part of a national and international effort to help people displaced from their countries to find a new home and a new life.
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A Guide to Protecting Ohio's Elders
Elder abuse comes in many forms. Learn how to identify and report abuse.
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Be a volunteer with ODRC
The Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is committed to recruiting dedicated, talented and resourceful volunteers and reentry mentors.
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Kinship Care
Kinship care represents the most desirable out-of-home placement option for children who cannot live with their parents.
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Register to vote
Register to vote or update your voter registration online.
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Military Reserve
The Ohio Military Reserve is a component of the Ohio Adjutant General's Department and serves under the governor as commander in chief.
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Cash assistance
Ohio Works First is part of the state's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, which provides cash benefits to low-income families for up to 36 months.
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Food assistance
SNAP (also known as food stamps or EBT) helps eligible low-income Ohioans stretch their food budgets and buy healthy food.
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Offender Search
Use the Offender Search, also called Inmate Search, to find offenders who are currently incarcerated in an Ohio prisons.
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Help Me Grow
Works to support families and promote healthy growth and development for babies and young children.
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Get Set Before You Bet
Provides education and to grow awareness of how to keep gambling fun for those who gamble and how to get help for those who need it.”
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Get help with mental health and addiction
Treatment works! Asking for help is a sign of strength.
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Start Talking!
Gives parents, guardians, educators and community leaders the tools to start the conversation with Ohio’s youth about the importance of living healthy, drug-free lives.
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Business search
Search for businesses registered to do business in the State of Ohio.
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Ohio Business Gateway
Save time and money by filing taxes and other transactions with the State of Ohio online.
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Ohio's 529 Savings Program
A tax-advantaged way to save for the future college expenses of their loved ones.
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3-Year Degrees
Ohio's public colleges and universities are assembling plans that will allow students to complete a traditional bachelor's degree in three years.
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Find a school for your child
Use the Department of Education's interactive dashboard to find what school is best for your family.
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Birth and death certificates
Learn how to order birth, death, and adoption records.
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Transfer to Degree Guarantee
Streamlines credit transfers to find the best pathways to degree completion.
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Need healthcare coverage?
Apply for healthcare and other services online at Benefits.Ohio.Gov.
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Ohio's BMV: Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Find information about Ohio driver licenses, State IDs, vehicle titles, licensing and registration, and Ohio residency requirements
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Ohio Taxes: Online Services
E-file your Ohio taxes for free, check your refund, find tax forms and more.
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Check my refund status
Check the status of your refund.
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Self Help eLibrary
Includes tutorials, interactive notices, and FAQs.
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Ohio Hearing Aid Assistance Program
OHAAP helps families with children from birth to 21 with hearing impairments.
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Utility complaints
Get help with your dispute with a regulated utility.
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Profile Ohio
Profile Ohio is an overview of the people, places and events that make Ohio unique.
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Driver licenses
Everything you need to know about Ohio's driver license and ID card — first issuance, renewal, restrictions. Plus information for non U.S. citizens and commercial drivers.
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Wild Ohio Magazine
Provides an entertaining look into Ohio's wildlife opportunities.
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Ohio Species Guide
An A-Z list of the wildlife species native to Ohio.
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Project WILD
Emphasizes awareness, appreciation, and understanding of wildlife and natural resources.
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Required safety equipment
The safety equipment required for your boat depends first on the type of propulsion and length of your boat.
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Project Learning Tree
Balanced, non-biased learning experiences for early childhood through 12th grade that encompass the total environment.
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HEAP Summer Crisis Program
This HEAP program provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months.
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Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus
PIPP Plus helps eligible Ohioans manage their energy bills year-round.
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Home Weatherization Assistance Program
Provides eligible Ohioans with assistance to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce energy costs.
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Home Energy Assistance Program
HEAP provides eligible Ohioans assistance with their home energy bills.
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Ohio Proud
Farmer's Markets can be found in every Ohio County. They are a great way to meet the farmer who is growing and making your food as well as building communities.
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Career schools and colleges
Find a registered career school or college.
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OhioLearns
Online courses and programs from Ohio's colleges and universities.
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Workforce training and adult education
For Ohioans who need assistance acquiring the skills to be successful in post-secondary education and training, and employment.
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College Credit Plus
Helps you earn college and high school credits at the same time.
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Education opportunities for veterans and service members
Further your education and career in Ohio.
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Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program
Awards scholarships to recruit talented Ohio college students into studying STEMM.
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Ohio's campuses
Explore Ohio's public institutions of higher education.
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State grants and scholarships
Many types of grants and scholarships are available and awarded based on a number of factors.
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Adult learners
Higher education is accessible to all Ohio residents, not just students graduating from high school.
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Buy Ohio bonds
Information for potential investors regarding state of Ohio bond issues and the purchasing process.
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Vehicle/watercraft title search
Search by title number, VIN, watercraft ID, or outboard motor ID.
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Tornado safety
Know what to do before, during and after a tornado. Know where to seek shelter and the weather terms for tornadoes/strong winds.
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Flood/flash flood safety
Know what to do before, during and after flooding & flash flooding. Know the weather terms for floods.
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Thunder & lightning safety
Know what to do before, during and after a thunder & lightning storm.
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Severe weather resources
Severe weather readiness and preparedness.
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Crash reports
Request crash reports from the State Highway Patrol
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Ready.Ohio.gov
A one-stop resource with the information Ohioans need to prepare for all types of emergencies.
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Motorcycle Ohio
Motorcycle training, education, and awareness.
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Safer Ohio
Report suspicious activity, request roadside help and real-time traffic.
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Ohio Citizen Corps
Citizen Corps make communities safer, stronger and better prepared to respond to emergencies or disasters.
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Driver training
Teaches new drivers the skills they need to stay safe while on the road.
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Disability plates/placards
Learn how to apply for a disability plate or placard.
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Vehicle registration
Vehicle registration and renewal information.
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Vehicle titles
County Clerks of Court Title Divisions issue motor vehicle titles, mobile home titles, duplicate titles, and watercraft titles.
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ID R Kids for Safety
Ohio photo ID cards for children will assist authorities in the event that a child is reported missing.
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Cemetery complaints
The Ohio Cemetery Dispute Resolution Commission assists in resolving complaints against registered cemeteries.
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Drinking water advisories
View current public drinking water advisories.
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Project WET & Healthy Water, Healthy People
Teaches people to understand and value water, promoting water conservation and protection for all.
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Ohio E-Check
Some Ohio counties must conduct vehicle inspection and maintenance programs to control vehicle emissions and help meet national air quality standards.
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Ohio EPA actions and public notices
Search public notices, public comment periods, public meeting information or the Weekly Review
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Harmful algal blooms
When in doubt, stay out. Learn what HABs can look like and how to safely enjoy Ohio's waterways.
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Environmental education grants and resources
The Office of Environmental education administers six different grant programs.
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BeachGuard
Check on bathing beach and recreational water monitoring reports before you swim.
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Medicare Balance Billing Program
Protects Medicare beneficiaries from being billed by health care practitioners for amounts beyond those approved by Medicare.
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Immunizations
Vaccination is very safe and effective. Immunizations can save your child's life and protect those you care about.
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Newborn Screening Program
It takes only five drops of a baby's blood to identify certain health problems.
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Women, Infants and Children
WIC helps eligible moms and children up to age 5 who are at health risk due to poor nutrition.
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Find your local health department
Search for your local health department.
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Health data and statistics
Interactive applications and published reports.
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Children with Medical Handicaps Program
BCMH connects families of children with special health care needs to a network of quality providers and helps families obtain payment for services.
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Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention
Seeks to improve the health status of Ohio women by identifying issues that affect women's health and developing programs to address those issues.
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Car and booster seat law
Ohio's children are required to use belt-positioning booster seats once they outgrow their child safety seats.
