Missouri
Step 1: Apply
Can I vote-by-mail in my state?
Yes, Missouri will allow any registered voter to request a ballot. Follow the application steps below.
Are there any other restrictions or requirements to apply?
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Identification issued by the state of Missouri, an agency of the state, or a local election authority of the state; -
Identification issued by the United States government or agency thereof; -
Identification issued by an institution of higher education, including a university, college, vocational and technical school, located within the state of Missouri; -
A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that contains the name and address of the voter; or -
Other identification approved by the secretary of state under rules promulgated pursuant to Missouri law.
Who is allowed to vote-by-mail?
All registered Missouri voters can request mail-in ballots.
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Absence on Election Day from the jurisdiction of the election authority in which such voter is registered to vote; -
Incapacity or confinement due to illness or physical disability, including a person who is primarily responsible for the physical care of a person who is incapacitated or confined due to illness or disability; -
Religious belief or practice; -
Employment as an election authority, as a member of an election authority, or by an election authority at a location other than such voter's polling place; -
Incarceration, provided all qualifications for voting are retained. Certified participation in the address confidentiality program established under sections 589.660 to 589.681 because of safety concerns.
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Are 65 years of age or older; -
Live in a long-term care facility licensed under Chapter 198, RSMo.; -
Have chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma; -
Have serious heart conditions; -
Are immunocompromised; -
Have diabetes; -
Have chronic kidney disease and are undergoing dialysis; or -
Have liver disease.
Application form link:
Mail-in and Absentee Application:
Where should I send my completed application?
When is the application due?
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Things to look out for:
I have a question that wasn't answered here.
Please call the county election office where you live. They are in charge of elections and should be able to help you.
Step 2: Vote-by-Mail
When do I have to mail or drop off my completed ballot?
Does it require a stamp? Two?
Read the outside of the envelope to see if additional postage may be required.
Can my ballot be dropped off at a polling site or dedicated drop box?
Mail-in ballots MUST be mailed.
Is there any way to check if my ballot was received?
There is no electronic way to track your ballot. You may call the local election office to see if they have received it.
I have a question that wasn't answered here.
Please call the county election office where you live. They are in charge of elections and should be able to help you.
Early In-Person Voting
Does my state offer any in-person early voting days?
No.
I have a question that wasn't answered here.
Please call the county election office where you live. They are in charge of elections and should be able to help you.