Kansas City Election Board

For complete information about voting in Kansas City within Jackson County (such as where to vote in-person for absentee voting or election day voting), please visit the Kansas City Election Board. If you are not in Kansas City within Jackson County, please see your county's election board website.

Voter Registration

To register by sending a printed form through the mail:

Am I Eligible to Vote?

You can register to vote in Kansas City (within Jackson Country) if you:

• Will be 18 by the time of the next election
• Are a resident of Kansas City, within Jackson County, and a United States citizen
• Are not judicially declared incompetent
• Are pardoned, discharged or released from any felony conviction (click here for more information)
• Have never been convicted of any crime related to voting.

Note: You will need to re-register to vote if you have moved, if you have changed your name, or if you have completed a felony sentence.

How do I Register to Vote?

You can register to vote:

• Online
• In person at any permanent voter registration sites (which includes any KCPL location!)
• By mailing a printed copy of this Voter Registration Form to:
  
  Kansas City Election Board
  30 West Pershing Rd., Suite 2800
  Kansas City, MO 64108

Note:You will need to provide proof of identification when registering in-person. Acceptable forms of ID are:

• Current ID issued by the state of Missouri, an agency of the state, or a local election authority of the state (like a Missouri driver’s license)
• Current ID issued by the United States government or agency (like a passport or military ID)
• Current ID issued by an institution of higher education, including a university, college, vocational or technical school located within the state of Missouri
• A copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that contains the name and current address of the registrant

Not sure if you are still registered to vote? Check your voter registration status online.

Voter Accessible Options

For voters needing accessibility options, see the list provided by the Kansas City Board of Elections.

Voter Accessibility Options

Voter Education

Congratulations on registering as a voter! Voting is a great responsibility and you can make the most of your democratic right as you learn more about who or what you are asked to consider as a voter. Here are some sites that can help:

County Judge Information

Voter Info for Non-KCMO Residents

For complete information about voting in the Kansas City area, please visit your county's election board website.