How To Become A Freemason | Ohio Freemasonry

Skip to main content Hit enter to search or ESC to close Close Search Join Ohio Freemasonry

This is Ohio Freemasonry

When you join Freemasonry, you join a band of brothers stretching from coast to coast and beyond. Knock on any Lodge door and you will be welcomed by men who, although you’ve never met, you can be sure share your values. What’s more, you will begin the Craft of becoming the best version of yourself, and open endless doors of self-enrichment and charity.

Start your Masonic Journey

Please confirm you are a male, at least 19 years of age, living in Ohio, and believe in a higher power before you proceed with the form below. You’ll receive a series of emails with details on how to become a Freemason in Ohio. If you know a Mason, we encourage you to reach out and talk with him about his experience as a Mason to see if it’s a right fit for you.

"*" indicates required fields

First Name* Last Name* Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Zip Code* EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Qualifications

All Freemasons are held to the same standard and must be of good character and reputation to become and remain a member. Additionally, to join Ohio Freemasonry, you must first meet the following criteria:

• Be a male at least 19 years old
• Be an Ohio resident for at least six months
• Be able to read and write English
• Be prepared to profess a belief in Deity
• Be of good reputation as a man of honor and integrity
• Be prepared to obtain a background check if requested

What to expect on your journey

When you are ready, fill out the form above so that we can get in touch with you.

We will then set up a “get to know you” meeting. This is an opportunity for you to get to know your potential Brothers and for them to provide you with insight into what Ohio Freemasonry truly is. After the meeting you’ll have a better understanding of whether or not Freemasonry is for you. If you’re ready to continue in your Masonic journey you’ll be asked to fill out a petition and submit it to your local lodge.

Depending on the local lodge meeting schedule, the process detailed above could take up to six weeks. After that, becoming an Entered Apprentice, which is the first of the three levels of Masonry, will be worked out between you and the leader of your lodge, an elected official we call Worshipful Master.

QUESTIONS ABOUT OHIO FREEMASONRY? VISIT OUR FAQ PAGE

What is a Masonic lodge? What is Freemasonry? Are there costs to join?

Not from Ohio?

If you do not live in Ohio, please visit BeAFreemason.org to find the Grand Lodge in your state.

Copyright © 2025. Grand Lodge of F&AM of Ohio | Privacy Policy

• twitter
• facebook
• linkedin

Close Menu

• About
  • What is Freemasonry?
  • Awards
  • Leadership
  • Letter from the Grand Master
  • GLO Store
  • Masonic Organizations
  • FAQ
    • Freemasonry in Ohio
    • Joining Ohio Freemasonry
    • Membership
    • Grand Lodge of Ohio Leadership
    • Charities
  • This is Ohio Freemasonry
• Join
  • How to Join
  • Background Check
• Museum & Library
• Charities
  • Masonic Relief Fund
  • Masonic Model Student Assistance Program
  • Ohio Masonic Communities
  • Veterans and First Responders Fund
  • Scholarships
  • Museum and Library
  • 1st Lady’s Charity
  • Donate
• Lodge Locator
• Member Portal
• Blog
• Contact
  • Verify Status
  • Office Contacts

• twitter
• facebook
• linkedin