| Secretary of State of Ohio | |
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 Seal of the secretary of state | |
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| Style | The Honorable |
| Term length | Four years, two term limit |
| Inaugural holder | William Creighton, Jr. 1803 |
| Formation | Ohio Constitution |
| Salary | $109,554 |
| Website | Office of the Ohio Secretary of State |
The secretary of state of Ohio is an elected statewide official in the State of Ohio. The secretary of state is responsible for overseeing elections in the state; registering business entities (corporations, etc.) and granting them the authority to do business within the state; registering secured transactions; and granting access to public documents.
From 1803 to 1851, the Ohio secretary of state was elected by the Ohio General Assembly to a three-year term. The 1851 Ohio Constitution made the office elective, with a two-year term. In 1954, the office's term was extended to four years. The secretary of state is elected in even-numbered, off cycle years, (no Presidential elections), after partisan primary elections.