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Missouri voter registration guide
- Register to vote (online): 27 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (by mail): Postmarked by 27 days before Election Day
- Register to vote (in person): 27 days before Election Day
- If you can't remember if you're registered to vote, or you want to make sure your information is correct, you can check your Missouri registration using the Missouri voter registration lookup site.
- If you're not registered to vote, or you need to update your voter registration information, follow the instructions below.
To vote in Missouri you must:
- be a citizen of the United States
- be a resident of Missouri
- be 17.5 years old (you must be 18 by Election Day to vote)
- not be on probation or parole after conviction of a felony, until finally discharged from such probation or parole
- not be convicted of a felony or misdemeanor connected with the right of suffrage
- not be adjudged incapacitated by any court of law
- not be confined under a sentence of imprisonment.
Missouri does not require ID for online registration.
- Visit the Missouri online voter registration site.
- Fill out all the required fields.
- You will be registered to vote as soon as you finish the workflow.
- You should receive your voter registration card in the mail within 2-3 weeks. If not, you might want to follow up with your local election office.
- The deadline to register to vote online is 27 days before Election Day.
- Download and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
- Box 6 - ID Number: Your completed voter registration form must contain your state issued driver’s license number. Your completed voter registration form must also include the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have a driver’s license or a Social Security number, please write “NONE” on the form. A unique identifying number will be assigned by the state. Any electronic media, printouts or mailing labels provided under this section shall not include telephone numbers nor Social Security numbers of voters.
- Box 7 - Choice of Party: You do not need to register with a party to take part in that party’s primary election, caucus, or convention.
- Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank.
- Print, date, and sign the form. If you do not have a printer, you can print the form out at any local library. If you do not have a stamp, you can buy one from any grocery store: just ask the cashier to sell you one.
- Mail your voter registration form to the mailing address below. For faster delivery, send the form directly to your local election office.
- Your voter registration form must be postmarked by 27 days before Election Day.
- Contact your local election office to find where to register to vote in person.
- Bring your Missouri driver's license or state ID card with you. If you don't have one, bring ONE photo ID that shows your name, and ONE document that shows your name and Missouri address. Acceptable documents include a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, or any government document that shows your name and address.
Missouri does not have same day registration.
Voting rights are restored when you complete your parole or probation, unless you were convicted of an election-related offense.
- You cannot vote while incarcerated.
- You cannot vote while on parole.
- You cannot vote while on probation.
- You can vote upon completion of your sentence.
- Financial obligations:
- parole fees
- probation fees
- Please visit Restore Your Vote for additional information.
Local election office
Contact your local election office if you have questions.
Statewide election office
This is the statewide agency that is ultimately responsible for Missouri elections. You can contact them with questions, but your local election office will probably respond faster.
Secretary of State P.O. Box 1767 Jefferson City, MO 65102‐1767