Missouri
Land Acknowledgement
Missouri is not home to any federally recognized tribes but it is the traditional homeland of many tribes.
Overview
In Missouri you can register to vote online, by mail, or in person. The deadline to register to vote is October 12. When voting you will be asked to provide a valid ID. If you do not have an ID, you can still vote by casting a provisional ballot.
Key Dates
October 12 – Voter registration deadline
October 25 – Deadline to request a mail-in ballot and early voting begins
November 8 – Election Day
Contacts
Contact the Missouri Elections and Voting Division at (573) 751 2301
Contact the ACLU of Missouri at (314) 652-3111
Missouri Voting Guide
Note: The information below is not legal advice on how to vote. Because voting information is changing rapidly during this election, make sure you check the links provided and check with your state about deadlines and voting specifics.
Registering to Vote
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The deadline to register to vote is October 12. If you mail in your registration, it must be postmarked by October 11.
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No.
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If you register in person, you must provide either a Missouri driver's license, State ID, military ID, U.S. passport, or another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri which is not expired. If you register by mail, providing a copy of your ID is optional. However, you will need to provide an ID when you vote.
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Missouri requires a residence address. P.O. Box or rural route and box numbers are not accepted. If you are a rural voter, you may fill out the box dedicated to describing the location of your home.
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You can get a driver's license or State ID from the Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles.
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No.
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Yes. You may register to vote in person at your County Clerk's office.
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Yes. You may print out and mail your completed registration to your County Clerk. Find the registration form and County Clerk mailing addresses online here.
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Yes. Upon completion of your sentence, including probation or parole, you are eligible to vote. Individuals who have been convicted of an election offense, whether a felony or misdemeanor, are not allowed to vote.
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The deadline to register to vote is October 12. If you mail in your registration, it must be postmarked by October 11.
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Yes, under federal law you can assist someone in registering to vote if they do not speak English well, if they have trouble reading or writing, or if they have a disability.
Checking & Updating Voter Registration
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You can update your registration here or you can mail in an updated registration to your local election authority. Find the voter registration form and election authority mailing address here. You can also visit your local election authority and update your registration in person.
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Maybe. If your local election authority has been unable to contact you on two separate occasions, your registration may have been put on inactive status. Inactive registrations are cancelled after eight years. Check your voter registration status here.
Voting by Mail/Absentee/Ballot Drop-Off
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In Missouri you must have a reason to request an absentee ballot. If you registered to vote by mail and this is your first time voting, you must provide a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot request form. All absentee ballot requests must be received by October 25 at 5PM.
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Yes. Please check that you have filled out all required fields and signed your ballot. USPS recommends you mail in your ballot a week before the deadline to ensure your ballot is received on time. However, please factor in your personal experience with mail delivery times to and from your place of residence or where you drop off your ballot.
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You can request an absentee ballot from your local election authority in person, by mail, by fax, or by email. Find the absentee ballot request form here. Find your local election authority contact information here.
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Yes. For a list of approved reasons for requesting an absentee ballot, see the request form.
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Yes.
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The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 25 at 5PM.
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Contact your local election authority. Find their contact information here.
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Your absentee ballot can be mailed to either your address of registration or any alternative address you provide on your absentee ballot request.
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No.
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Ballots must be received by November 8. USPS recommends you mail in your absentee ballot one week prior to the state deadline, but you should mail in your ballot as soon as possible.
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Yes. You may return your ballot to your local election authority. Find their contact information here.
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Yes. A family member within the second degree (parent, grandparent, sibling, child, or spouse) may return your ballot for you.
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No.
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Yes, all mail-in ballots must be notarized. However, if you requested your absentee ballot due to illness or physical disability, you may vote by mail without a notary.
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Maybe. Missouri does not have a standard policy for handling ballot issues. If you have specific questions, contact your local election authority. Find their contact information here.
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No.
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Voting In-Person
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You can find your polling location and hours here.
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No.
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Yes. In person absentee voting begins on October 24 and ends on November 7 at 5PM. Contact your local election authority to find early voting locations.
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You must provide either a Missouri driver's license, State ID, military ID, U.S. passport, or another photo ID issued by the U.S. or the state of Missouri which is not expired. If you do not have an ID but are registered to vote, you may still cast a provisional ballot.
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Yes. You may cast a provisional ballot if you do not have an ID on Election Day. Your ballot will count if you return to your polling place on Election Day with a photo ID OR the signature on your provisional ballot envelope is determined by your local election authority to match the signature on your voter registration record. If you cast a provisional ballot, you will receive a stub from your provisional ballot envelope with instructions on how to verify that your provisional ballot is counted.
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Yes. Under federal law (Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act), you are entitled to bring anyone you trust, such as a friend, family member, or neighbor, to the polling place AND into the polling booth to assist with voting. However, that person may not be your employer, running in the election, or a representative of your labor union. The person giving assistance also may not tell the voter how to vote.
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