Mike DeWine - Governor Matt Damschroder - Director
Recently, we sent out deficiency notices for older Out of State applications. For the applications you received a deficiency notice on it is because of an identity verification issue.In order for Ohio to process the application further, the identity of the applicant will need to be verified. Without this verification we can not certify an application. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve Ohio WOTC.
Upon entry of an application, if the FEIN does not automatically populate, please enter the entire FEIN and tab over to the next field to complete the application.
Agents, please be mindful that 9198's are due. Ohio WOTC would like to have all updated 9198's by March 31, 2024.
9198 Employer Representative Declaration Form
Allow for 1-3 days to process
9198 must be on file and processed prior to submitting a WOTC application
The effective date of the 9198 must be on or before the hire date
The employer's signature must be the effective date of the 9198
Contact our office immediately if you do not see the 9198 updated on your list or if you have questions.
WOTC_contact@jfs.ohio.gov
Our office has recently noticed that some of the supporting documentation being provided for the ex-felon target group is not an acceptable form of documentation. Please remember supporting documentation must clearly show the conviction or release date. I have provided a list of acceptable documents below:
State of Ohio Ex-felon verification form
Parole Officer's Name and signed Statement on Letterhead
Correctional Institution Records
Court Records from the county website
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) website
Release Papers from ODRC (received in their exit packet)
Releasee ID from ODRC (received in their exit packet)
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