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VOTING IN MISSOURI

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: 18 years of age to vote
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be at least 17 ½ to register.

You have the right to vote in Missouri if:

  • You are both a U.S. citizen
  • Resident of Missouri

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

Completed voter registration applications must be postmarked 27 days before Election Day and mailed to your local election authority.

In Person​

Voters may register in person at their County Clerk's office at the address listed below. In person registration deadline is 27 days before Election Day

Online​

Online registration deadline is 27 days before Election Day

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

  • Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk.
  • Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment.
  • Call your county clerk and inquire about the status of your application.
  • https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/voterlookup/

Military and Overseas Citizens​

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

Missouri Voters - Acceptable Forms of Identification:​

  • Identification issued by the state of Missouri, an agency of the state, or a local election authority of the state
  • Identification issued by the United States government or agency thereof
  • Identification issued by an institution of higher education, including a university, college, vocational and technical school, located within the state of Missouri; or
  • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document that contains the name and address of the voter.

Missouri has a Non-strict voter identitfication law​

  • Voters in Missouri do not need a Photo ID to vote. If you do not possess any of the acceptable forms of identification, but are a registered voter, you may cast a provisional ballot.

    The Missouri Department of Revenue, through the license offices throughout the state, provides one (1) nondriver license at no charge to Missourians who wish to obtain a photo ID for voting purposes (and do not already have one). Call 573-526-VOTE (8683) or visit https://dor.mo.gov/

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check Your Voter Registration Status
    • Check Your Polling Place Location
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • Check The Status Of Your Absentee Ballot
    • And more