Frequently Asked Questions

 

When will Absentee Ballot Applications be available?

Citizens can vote absentee if they meet several requirements including being absent from your voting jurisdiction on election day. An application for an absentee ballot is available up to 10 weeks prior to an election. For more information, please click here.

 

If I am hospitalized before the election, can I still vote?

Absentee teams are available to deliver, witness and return the applications and actual ballot for voters who are: hospitalized or confined due to illness or injury after 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before an election.

 

Can I permanently receive Absentee Ballots for every election?

A person who is confined at home, or at a nursing or rehabilitative facility may request to be placed on the permanently disabled list. These voters will automatically receive an absentee application for every election in their jurisdiction. Also, they will not be required to have their absentee ballots notarized. Click here to download this form.        

 

For more information on accessibility and disability services, please click here.

 

I've never voted before. How do I Register to Vote?

Citizens may register to vote online, at most public libraries, city, state or federal government facilities, at local voter registration drives, or at the election board office located at 4407 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Click here to download a voter registration form.

 

What forms of identification are accepted to vote?

Per RSMo 115.427: Acceptable forms of ID for voting include:

1. A non-expired Missouri Driver’s license

2. A non-expired or non-expiring Missouri Non-driver’s license

3. A document that satisfies all of the following requirements:

a. The document contains the name of the individual to whom the document was issued, and the name substantially conforms to the most recent signature in the individual’s voter registration record;

b. The document shows a photograph of the individual

c. The document includes an expiration date, and the document is not expired, or, if expired, the document expired after the date fo the most recent general election (November 8, 2022); and

d. The document was issued by the United States or the state of Missouri; or

4. Any identification containing a photograph of the individual which is issued by the Missouri National Guard, the United States Armed Forces, including the Space Force, or the United States Department of Veteran Affairs to a member or former member of the Missouri National Guard or the United States Armed Forces, including the Space Force, and that is not expired or does not have an expiration date. 

For the complete list of accepted forms of identification to vote please click here.

 

Do I need a Photo ID to vote?

Yes. Missouri requires a non-expired photo ID for voting. Acceptable forms of ID include: A nonexpired Missouri driver's license or non-drivers license; Nonexpired military ID including a veteran's ID card; Nonexpired US passport; or another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election.
Out of state driver's licenses, utility bills, bank statements, student IDs, and voter ID cards are no longer acceptable as voter ID. If you do not have an acceptable form of ID, the Secretary of State can assist you in obtaining a Missouri nondrivers license free of charge. Click here for more information. 
 

How do I get a copy of my Voter ID card?

If you need a copy of your voter ID card there are several ways to request one:

  • Call ahead (816-842-4820) to have your voter ID card printed and ready to be picked up during normal office hours of 8 AM - 5 PM at our main office (4407 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. KCMO 64130). Or, if you are unable to come in to pick your card up at the office, we can mail your Voter ID Card to you. 

  • Visit us at our main office at 4407 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. KCMO 64130 any time Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM and we can print a copy of your Voter ID Card for you while you are at the office. 

Please Note: A Voter ID Card is currently NOT an acceptable form of ID for voting.  

 

Is there a deadline to Register to Vote?

You can register to vote at any time, but in order to vote in an election, the voter must have been registered (in their proper jurisdiction) by the fourth Wednesday prior to the election. 

 

Can I vote if I’m not registered to vote?

NO. Federal law requires that all voters must be registered. Click here to download a voter registration form.

 

Do I need to register with a party to vote?

Per RSMo 115.628 voters have the option to choose a party affiliation to be recorded with their voter record However, it is not currently required to affiliate with a party. Voters who would like to choose a party affiliation should complete this form and return it to their local election authority. 

 

Where do I go to vote?

Within a few weeks of registering, you will receive written confirmation of your registration, along with the address of your poll site. In addition, approximately two weeks prior to each election you will receive a voter notification card indicating the election type, date, and your poll site location. You can also find your voting location by clicking here and typing in your last name and date of birth.

 

How do I know what candidates or issues will be on the ballot?

A complete Sample Ballot is available here six weeks prior to every election.

 

Does Missouri have early voting?

Under HB1878, Missouri now has two weeks of no excuse absentee voting. This means voters are able to vote in person with their local election authority for two weeks prior to every election without needing an excuse. You can learn more about no excuse absentee voting here.

 

I recently moved out of Missouri to a different state. How do I cancel my Voter Registration for Missouri?

First. be sure to get registered with your new election authority! Election laws are likely to be different state to state so it's important to check on things like ID requirements, voter registration deadlines, rules for absentee and/or mail-in voting, and general election processes. To cancel your voter registration in Missouri, complete this form and return it to your previous election authority. 

 

As a candidate for office, am I allowed to see who applied for an Absentee Ballot?

On the Friday before the election, after 8 a.m., a list of absentee ballot applicants is available to candidates, candidates' representatives, a representative from a campaign committee or an absentee voter. The cost is ten cents ($.10) per page.

 

How can I be more involved politically?

There are many opportunities to work on an election, either through area political clubs or through the Election Board. If you are interested in non-partisan Election Day activity, sign up to be an Election Day Judge or Deputy Commissioner here.

 

Have other questions?

Call, email, or visit us in person and we will help you out!

Phone: 816-842-4820

Email: kceb@kceb.org

4407 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64130