{"id":351482,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/voting\/missouri-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T15:53:18","slug":"missouri-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/missouri-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Missouri Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\" style=\"background-image:url(https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203103\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-mo\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-mo.jpg?_i=AA)\" class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1746223800\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Missouri\/voting-states-maps-Missouri.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">Voting in Missouri<\/div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203334\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Your Voice. Your Rights. Your Vote.\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol data-testid=\"fl-breadcrumb-list\">\n                        <li data-testid=\"fl-breadcrumb-list-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\" data-testid=\"fl-breadcrumb-link\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li data-testid=\"fl-breadcrumb-list-item\"><span aria-current=\"page\" data-testid=\"fl-breadcrumb-link-current-page\">Missouri Voting Guide<\/span><\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Missouri Voting Guide<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/lyle-therese-a-hilotin-lee-j-d\/\">Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/laura-temme-esq\/\">Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            September 18, 2026\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-key-takeaways fl-mb30\" data-testid=\"fl-key-takeaways\">\n    <div class=\"fl-card-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-card-body fl-card-bg-teal fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n                            <h2 class=\"fl-card-title fl-h2 fl-no-margin\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n                        <p>To vote in Missouri, you must be a registered U.S. citizen, a state resident, and at least 18 years old on <span data-term-id=\"56937118\">Election Day<\/span>. This guide explains <span data-term-id=\"56937117\">voter registration<\/span> deadlines, how to register, and where to find your <span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span>. You will need to present an acceptable form of state or federally-issued <span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span>, such as a driver&#8217;s license or passport, when you go to vote <span data-term-id=\"56937127\">in person<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n<div><p>Welcome to FindLaw&#8217;s\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937146\">Missouri <\/span><span data-term-id=\"56937120\">Voter<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56937146\"> Guide<\/span>. Here you&#8217;ll find answers to all your\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937135\">election information<\/span>\u00a0questions. Learn about voter eligibility, the\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937117\">voter registration<\/span>\u00a0process and deadlines, <span data-term-id=\"56937133\">how to vote<\/span>, what you may need to bring to the polls for identification, \u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937122\">absentee voting<\/span>, and special accommodations for voters with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>If you believe your\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937134\">voting rights<\/span>\u00a0have been violated or have encountered issues related to your right to vote, you can contact a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/civil-rights\/missouri\/?fli=dcta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri civil rights attorney<\/a>. They can review your situation and help you understand the options available under Missouri law.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Is Eligible To Vote in Missouri?<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible to vote in Missouri, you must be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A U.S. citizen<\/li>\n<li>At least 18 years old on\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937118\">Election Day<\/span>\u00a0(aged 17 years and 6 months to register to vote)<\/li>\n<li>A resident of Missouri<\/li>\n<li>Registered to vote in the jurisdiction where you live<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You are not eligible to vote if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are serving a sentence of incarceration for a felony conviction<\/li>\n<li>Are on probation or parole after a conviction for a felony crime<\/li>\n<li>Have a prior conviction for an election-related crime, whether a felony or a misdemeanor<\/li>\n<li>Have been judged mentally incompetent in court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can check your\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937117\">voter registration<\/span>\u00a0status on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov\/portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-term-id=\"56937143\">Missouri <\/span><span data-term-id=\"56937123\">Secretary of State<\/span> website<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\">\n                        \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203337\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-VoteHere\/voting-VoteHere.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                    <span class=\"fl-eyebrow fl-image-card-eyebrow\">POLLING PLACE FINDER<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n                    <h2>Where Do I Vote?<\/h2>\n<p>Find your polling place throughout the state.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov\/PRD\/VoterOutreach\/VOSearch.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>FIND OUT WHERE TO VOTE<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<section\n        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This includes registering:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-how-it-works-cards grid fl-mt30\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203342\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-in-person\/voting-howToRegister-in-person.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        In Person\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Register at your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/elections\/goVoteMissouri\/pickupmail\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"County Clerk Offices - MO.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">County Clerk&#8217;s office<\/a>&nbsp;or another state agency.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203367\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-online2\/voting-online2.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        Online\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/elections\/goVoteMissouri\/register\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Register To Vote Online - MO.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">register online<\/a>&nbsp;at the Secretary of State&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203386\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-dmv\/voting-howToRegister-dmv.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        At the DMV\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You can register or pick up forms at a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dor.mo.gov\/offloc\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Missouri DMV - MO.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Motor Vehicles office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203391\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-mail\/voting-howToRegister-mail.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        By Mail\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Mail&nbsp;the form&nbsp;to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/elections\/goVoteMissouri\/localelectionauthority\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Find Your Local Election Authority - MO.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">local election authority<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/s1.sos.mo.gov\/elections\/goVoteMissouri\/request\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Request a Voting Registration Form - MO.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">ask for a voter registration application by mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n<div><h2>How Do I Register To Vote in Missouri?<\/h2>\n<p>Most people can register to vote without much trouble, but the process can differ depending on your situation. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<h3>Students<\/h3>\n<p>Students attending school in Missouri have a few voting options. You can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register and vote in the county where you have lived with your parents (if you consider that your permanent residence)<\/li>\n<li>Register and vote in the county where you are going to college if that is now your permanent address<\/li>\n<li>Register and vote by\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937126\">absentee ballot<\/span>\u00a0in the state where you previously lived if you consider that your permanent residence<\/li>\n<li>Become a resident of the State of Missouri and vote in the county where your school is located. However, you can choose to register and vote in one state only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Military and Overseas Voters<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fvap.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)<\/a>\u00a0allows you to complete an application and request an\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937126\">absentee ballot<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Survivors of Violence<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/business\/safeathome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Missouri&#8217;s Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program<\/a>\u00a0helps protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or similar crimes. If you enroll, you can receive an alternate address and mail-forwarding service.<\/p>\n<h3>Homeless or Impermanent Voters<\/h3>\n<p>You can register to vote if you are homeless or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/my-voting-guide\/the-homeless-vote-can-you-legally-cast-a-ballot.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">do not have a traditional street address<\/a>. You will need a mailing address to receive an address verification card.<\/p>\n<p>Once verified, you will be registered and receive a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937132\">voter <\/span><span data-term-id=\"56937149\">ID<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56937149\"> card<\/span>. You can use the address of a homeless shelter or day center.<\/p>\n<h3>Convicted Felons<\/h3>\n<p>A felony conviction temporarily suspends your right to vote while you are incarcerated, on parole, or on probation. After you complete your sentence, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/my-voting-guide\/felon-voting-laws-by-state.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">you become eligible to vote again<\/a> and must re-register.<\/p>\n<p>You are not automatically registered to vote by completing a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937117\">voter registration<\/span>\u00a0application.\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937130\">Election officials<\/span>\u00a0must still verify the information you provided on your application. They will contact you if they approve your <span data-term-id=\"56937117\">voter registration<\/span> application or if they need further information, ensuring you are ready to participate before <span data-term-id=\"56937139\">election results<\/span> are tallied.<\/p>\n<p>You can check your\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937117\">voter registration<\/span>\u00a0status on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov\/portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-term-id=\"56937143\">Missouri <\/span><span data-term-id=\"56937123\">Secretary of State<\/span> website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>When Is <span data-term-id=\"56937121\">Missouri&#8217;s <\/span><span data-term-id=\"56937117\">Voter<\/span><span data-term-id=\"56937117\"> Registration<\/span> Deadline?<\/h2>\n<p>If you register by mail, your\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937117\">voter registration<\/span>\u00a0envelope must be postmarked no later than the fourth Wednesday before the election. If you register\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937127\">in person<\/span>, you must register by the deadline for that particular election. See the\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937123\">Secretary of State<\/span>&#8216;s website for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/elections\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calendar of election deadlines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do I Request an <span data-term-id=\"56937126\">Absentee Ballot<\/span> in Missouri?<\/h2>\n<p>You must apply to vote by\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937126\">absentee ballot<\/span>\u00a0and provide a reason for wanting to do so. These are the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/OneSection.aspx?section=115.277\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">allowable reasons for <span data-term-id=\"56937122\">absentee voting<\/span><\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are out of your jurisdiction and unable to get to your\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You are unable to get to the polls due to caregiving<\/li>\n<li>You are unable to get to the polls due to incapacity, illness, or disability<\/li>\n<li>You are unable to get to the polls due to your religious beliefs or practices<\/li>\n<li>You are unable to get to the polls due to your employment as an election authority (or by an election authority at a location other than your\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span>), as a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937156\">first responder<\/span>, as a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937148\">health care<\/span>\u00a0worker, or as a member of\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937155\">law enforcement<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You are unable to get to the polls because you are incarcerated but are still eligible to vote<\/li>\n<li>You are a\u00a0<em>certified<\/em>\u00a0participant in the address confidentiality program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To apply for an\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937126\">absentee ballot<\/span>, you can request it\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937127\">in person<\/span> at the office of your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/elections\/goVoteMissouri\/localelectionauthority\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-term-id=\"56937125\">local election authority<\/span><\/a>. You can also download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/CMSImages\/ElectionGoVoteMissouri\/AbsenteeBallotRequestForm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request for Missouri <span data-term-id=\"56937126\">Absentee Ballot<\/span> Form<\/a>. Complete the <span data-term-id=\"56937126\">absentee ballot<\/span> application and return it either\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937127\">in person<\/span>, by fax, by mail, or by delivery to your\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937125\">local election authority<\/span>. For a mailed <span data-term-id=\"56937126\">absentee ballot<\/span>, the election authority must receive your application by 5 p.m. on the second Wednesday before the election. If you vote absentee <span data-term-id=\"56937127\">in person<\/span>, you may apply until 5 p.m. on the day before the election.<\/p>\n<p>If you requested an\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937126\">absentee ballot<\/span>\u00a0and registered by mail but have not yet voted\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937127\">in person<\/span>, you must submit a copy of an acceptable ID unless you already provided one with your registration application.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a military member or live overseas, you can use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fvap.gov\/missouri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FVAP website<\/a>\u00a0to vote absentee.<\/p>\n<h2>Early Voting in Missouri<\/h2>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"56937121\">Missouri voters<\/span>\u00a0do not need a reason to vote before\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937118\">Election Day<\/span>. Beyond the excuse-based\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937122\">absentee voting<\/span> described above, the state allows any\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/OneSection.aspx?section=115.277\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-term-id=\"56937142\">registered voter<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to cast a no-excuse, \u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937127\">in-person<\/span>\u00a0ballot during a two-week early voting window that closes right before polls open.<\/p>\n<p>This early voting period begins on the second Tuesday before the election and runs through the Monday before\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937118\">Election Day<\/span>.\u00a0You can find early voting dates for an upcoming election on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/elections\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-term-id=\"56937123\">Secretary of State<\/span>&#8216;s election calendar<\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You will vote\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937127\">in person<\/span>\u00a0at a <span data-term-id=\"56937158\">polling location<\/span> designated by your\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937125\">local election authority<\/span>. This location can differ from your regular\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937118\">Election Day<\/span> <span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span>, so check with your\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937145\">county clerk<\/span>\u00a0or election board before you go. As with regular\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937118\">Election Day<\/span>\u00a0voting, you must bring an acceptable form of\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>What Do I Need To Bring to the Polls in Missouri?<\/h2>\n<p>Poll workers will ask you to present an acceptable ID if you are already a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937142\">registered voter<\/span>. The following are acceptable identification documents that meet the ID requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A valid\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937141\">Missouri driver<\/span>&#8216;s license or\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937154\">non-driver license<\/span><\/li>\n<li>A valid\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937138\">military ID<\/span>, including a veteran&#8217;s\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937149\">ID card<\/span><\/li>\n<li>A valid U.S. passport<\/li>\n<li>Any other\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span>\u00a0issued by the United States or the state of Missouri, as long as it&#8217;s current, or if it has expired, the expiration date falls after Missouri&#8217;s most recent\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937124\">general election<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Missouri&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/house.mo.gov\/billtracking\/bills221\/hlrbillspdf\/4557S.05T.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span> requirement<\/a>\u00a0took effect in June 2022. Before that law passed, voters without a qualifying\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span> had other options. They could provide alternative documentation, such as a student ID or a current utility bill, or sign a sworn statement affirming that they did not have an accepted form of ID. That law removed those alternatives. Voters without a qualifying\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span>\u00a0must now cast a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937128\">provisional ballot<\/span>, which is discussed in the section below.<\/p>\n<p>The League of Women Voters of Missouri and the Missouri State Conference of the NAACP\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lwv.org\/legal-center\/missouri-state-conference-naacp-v-state-missouri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">challenged the <span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span> law in<\/a>\u00a0Cole County Circuit Court. They argued that it placed an unconstitutional burden on the right to vote. The circuit court upheld the law in November 2024.<\/p>\n<p>On March 24, 2026, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/molawyersmedia.com\/2026\/03\/25\/missouri-supreme-court-voter-id-law-standing-ruling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Missouri Supreme Court affirmed that ruling<\/a>, finding that the challengers lacked legal standing to bring the case. The\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span>\u00a0requirement remains in effect statewide.<\/p>\n<p>If you arrive at the polls without an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/voterid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acceptable ID<\/a>, you have another option: casting a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937128\">provisional ballot<\/span>.\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937130\">Election officials<\/span> will count it once your signature matches the one already on file, or once you bring an accepted ID back to that same\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span>\u00a0before voting ends for the day.<\/p>\n<h2>What If I Don&#8217;t Have a <span data-term-id=\"56937131\">Photo ID<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>If you do not have an acceptable form of\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span>, you may qualify for a free Missouri <span data-term-id=\"56937154\">nondriver&#8217;s\u00a0license<\/span>\u00a0for voting purposes. The state offers several resources to help close this gap.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Missouri Department of Revenue.<\/strong>\u00a0The department provides one free\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937154\">nondriver license<\/span>\u00a0to Missouri residents who need a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span>\u00a0to vote and do not already have one. You can request this through any license office in the state. Call\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tel:5735268683\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">573-526-VOTE (8683)<\/a>\u00a0or visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dor.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Department of Revenue&#8217;s website<\/a>\u00a0to get started.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.<\/strong>\u00a0If you need a birth certificate to apply for your free\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937154\">nondriver license<\/span>, the department&#8217;s Bureau of Vital Records will provide one certified copy at no cost. This applies as long as you do not already have a current driver&#8217;s license or\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937154\">nondriver&#8217;s license<\/span>. Call\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tel:5737516387\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(573) 751-6387<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:VitalRecordsInfo@health.mo.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VitalRecordsInfo@health.mo.gov<\/a>\u00a0to request your copy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-term-id=\"56937143\">Missouri <\/span><span data-term-id=\"56937123\">Secretary of State<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0The office of the\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937123\">Secretary of State<\/span>\u00a0can also assist you in gathering other documents helpful in obtaining a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937154\">non-driver license<\/span>. This includes a birth certificate, marriage license, adoption decree, naturalization papers from the U.S. Department of State, or a court order reflecting a legal name change. If you need documents from another state or the federal government, the office will cover that cost on your behalf.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need help obtaining a <span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span>, contact the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/voterid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-term-id=\"56937123\">Secretary of State<\/span>&#8216;s office<\/a>. Staff can help identify which documents are required and how to get them.<\/p>\n<h2>What If There&#8217;s a Problem with My Registration?<\/h2>\n<p>Do not leave without voting if a poll worker cannot find your name on the precinct register or raises some other question about your eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>Under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/OneSection.aspx?section=115.430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Missouri&#8217;s\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937128\">provisional ballot<\/span> statutes<\/a>, poll workers cannot turn you away simply because they can&#8217;t confirm your identity or registration status on the spot. You still get to vote on a provisional basis.<\/p>\n<p>Casting a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937128\">provisional ballot<\/span>\u00a0means filling out an affidavit on the ballot envelope. Your vote counts if you return to that same\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span>\u00a0with an acceptable\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937131\">photo ID<\/span>\u00a0before the polls close. It also counts if\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937130\">election officials<\/span>\u00a0later confirm that your signature matches the one on file with your registration. Missouri does not allow ballot curing after\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937118\">Election Day<\/span>. Check your registration status in advance and bring an accepted ID if you have one.<\/p>\n<h2>Accommodations for Voters with Disabilities<\/h2>\n<p>Every Missouri\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span>\u00a0has at least one handicapped-accessible voting machine with an audio ballot option and an on-screen ballot that can enlarge text. If you cannot read or write, are visually impaired, or have difficulty marking a ballot, you can bring a person of your choice to help you vote, except your employer or an agent of your employer, or an officer or agent of your labor union. You can also ask a poll worker for assistance.<\/p>\n<p>If a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937153\">physical disability<\/span>\u00a0makes it difficult to access the\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span>, you can do curbside voting. A poll worker will bring a ballot to your car. You can also request to receive an\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937126\">absentee ballot<\/span>\u00a0to vote by mail.<\/p>\n<h2>Illegal Activity at the Polls<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/OneSection.aspx?section=115.637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Missouri state law<\/a>\u00a0prohibits certain activity in and around\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling places<\/span>\u00a0on\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937118\">Election Day<\/span>. Campaigning, handing out campaign literature, posting political signs, and conducting exit polls or surveys are all off-limits inside a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span> or within 25 feet of its outer door. The following actions are also against the law:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Interfering with a voter<\/strong>\u00a0inside a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Disclosing how a specific voter cast their ballot<\/strong>, if you are an election judge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Causing a disturbance<\/strong>\u00a0that disrupts voting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Refusing to remove a campaign sign<\/strong>\u00a0from the restricted zone once asked<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/OneSection.aspx?section=115.637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Missouri law<\/a>\u00a0also prohibits campaign apparel, including buttons, hats, or T-shirts that promote a candidate or\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937140\">ballot measure<\/span>, inside a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span>\u00a0or within 25 feet of one. Poll workers may ask you to cover or remove such items before entering. Refusing can result in removal from the precinct.<\/p>\n<p>Credentialed <span data-term-id=\"56937136\">nonpartisan<\/span> poll watchers and challengers may observe the voting process. If you are unsure whether an action is allowed, ask a poll worker.<\/p>\n<h2>What Should I Do If I See Something Suspicious?<\/h2>\n<p>Report a suspected election law violation to an election judge at the\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937119\">polling place<\/span>\u00a0first. The exception is if that judge is the person you believe is breaking the rules. You can escalate the issue by filing a complaint with the\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937123\">Secretary of State<\/span>&#8216;s Elections Division using the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/elections\/goVoteMissouri\/electionday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Election Complaint Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You may also report voting law violations to the U.S. Department of Justice. If you believe your\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937134\">voting rights<\/span>\u00a0were violated, contact a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/civil-rights\/missouri\/?fli=dcta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri civil rights attorney<\/a>\u00a0experienced in voting law.<\/p>\n<h2>Getting Legal Help<\/h2>\n<p>If you were turned away at the polls, denied a\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"56937128\">provisional ballot<\/span>, or blocked from registering, you do not have to figure out your next steps alone. 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for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--dated\"\n                        >Out of date<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fl-radio-button-field fl-flex was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\">\n                        <input\n                                id=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--negative-other\"\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-input\"\n                                type=\"radio\"\n                                name=\"negative-feedback\"\n                                value=\"Other\"\n                                data-testid=\"was-this-helpful-negative-feedback-input-other\"\n                        >\n                        <label\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-label fl-text-sm was-this-helpful__radio-label\"\n                                for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--negative-other\"\n                        >Other<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n 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class=\"fl-button-content\">Cancel<\/span>\n                    <i\n                        class=\"fa fa-times-circle medium\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    ><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message\" role=\"status\">\n        <i class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-icon fa fa-check\" data-testid=\"was-this-helpful-thank-you-icon\"><\/i>\n        <p class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-text\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-testid=\"was-this-helpful-thank-you-text\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\"><div class=\"fl-contact-information\">\n    <h2 class=\"fl-h2 fl-contact-information-title\">Additional Information<\/h2>                        <a class=\"fl-text-sm-bold fl-contact-information-organization\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missouri Secretary of State<\/a>\n                <div class=\"fl-text-sm fl-contact-information-address\"><p>600 West Main Street<br \/>\nJefferson City, MO 65101<\/p>\n<\/div>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Phone:<\/span> 800-NOW-VOTE (669-8683)<\/p>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Fax:<\/span>(573) 526-3242<\/p>            <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Email:<\/span><a href=\"mailto:elections@sos.mo.gov\">elections@sos.mo.gov<\/a><\/p>\n        <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Web:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.sos.mo.gov\/<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-free-text-component fl-free-text-component-light fl-free-text-component-\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-no-margin fl-text-center\">Missouri Voting Resources<\/h2>\n                <p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\">Your vote counts. 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