Register to Vote in Missouri

We can change Washington if more Americans get involved, get registered and show up to vote on November 4th. Together, we can send a powerful message to the special interests that dominate the old politics if millions of people get registered to vote.

Register to vote now and tell your friends, family, and neighbors to register as well.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN MISSOURI

Check your Registration

If you are unsure of your registration status or simply want to ensure that your information is up to date, you can quickly check your voter information and find your polling place here.

IMPORTANT DATES

Voter registration deadline: Postmarked by October 8th
Absentee ballot application deadline: Received by 5pm on October 29th
Election Day: November 4th

Click here for more voter registration information. For contact information for the Missouri Secretary of State's Election Division click here.

Who Can Register to Vote?

Any legal Missouri resident who is a U.S. citizen and will be at least 18 years old on November 4, 2008 can register to vote.

Can College Students Register to Vote?

Yes, students who consider Missouri their state of residence can register to vote.

Can Formerly Incarcerated People Register to Vote?

Yes. Upon completion of your sentencing and probation and parole, you can register to vote and be eligible to vote in the election.

Do Voters Need to Bring ID on Election Day?

Registered Voters need to only bring ONE of the following types of ID

• ID issued by the Federal Government, state of Missouri, or a local election authority;
• ID issued by a Missouri institution (public or private) of higher education, including a university, college, vocational and technical school;
• 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;
• Driver's license or state identification card issued by another state.

When is the Voter Registration Deadline?

Postmarked or hand delivered to the Missouri Secretary of State's Office or your local county Board of Elections by October 8th, 2008.

When is the Absentee Ballot Application Deadline?

You must request an absentee ballot early enough to allow for the ballot to be mailed to you and for you to mail your ballot back before the polls close. The deadline for absentee ballot requests is 5pm on October 29th, 2008. That being said, you should submit your application well in advance of that date to ensure it is received in time.

Missouri Secretary of State - Elections Division
1-800-VOTE-NOW (669-8683)
http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/