Know Your Voting Rights: Registering to Vote
Before you can vote, you have to be registered to vote.
If you aren’t already registered, make sure you submit your voter registration by the deadline for the next election.
If you submit your registration after the deadline for an election, you won’t be able to vote in that election but you will be registered to vote in future elections.
How do I find my voter registration status?
If you don’t know whether your are currently registered to vote, you can check your voter registration status on the Missouri Secretary of State website.
Am I eligible to vote in Missouri?
You are likely eligible to vote in Missouri if you are:
A United States citizen,
A resident of Missouri, and
At least 17.5 years old.
You are not eligible to vote in Missouri if:
You have been convicted of a felony and you are currently under the supervision of the Department of Corrections (DOC), or
You have a been assigned a full guardianship by the court, and that guardianship does not specifically grant you voting rights.
What are my options for registering to vote?
You have several options to register to vote. You can register online, by mailing a paper application, or in-person.
Regardless of how you register, your local election authority should provide confirmation when they receive and process your registration.
Register Online
Submit an online Voter Registration Application using a computer, tablet or mobile device.
Register by Mail
Fill out a paper application and mail it to your local election authority.
To get a paper application, you can call the Missouri Secretary of State office at 1-800-669-8683, or print it yourself from their website.
Register In-Person
Fill out a paper application at your County Clerk’s office, a state agency that provides services to the public, or other organization. This can include:
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Family Support Division (FSD)
Center for Independent Living
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Office
Libraries
What if I have a guardian?
You may have the right to vote, even if you have a guardian. If you don’t know whether you have the right to vote, contact your guardian or local probate court to find out.
If you are under full guardianship but you want to vote, contact our Application Unit.