Registered voters in Missouri need to confirm their identity when they vote in person. There are several forms of identification you can use.
Some voters need to provide a copy of an acceptable ID to vote by mail.
Is out-of-state ID accepted?
No!
You cannot use an ID issued by another state
Is student ID accepted?
Sometimes!
You can use an ID issued by a post-high school institution in Missouri
Is an expired ID accepted?
Yes!
You can use an expired ID
The rules for voting absentee or by mail in Missouri during the COVID-19 pandemic are complex and vary depending on the excuse that the voter uses. Use this helpful document (PDF) to find the information you need to cast your ballot.
During the November general election in 2020, Missouri voters in at-risk categories for contracting or transmitting COVID-19 are eligible to vote by absentee ballot without obtaining notarization.
Your ID must be issued by one of the following:
If you are a registered voter but didn’t bring your ID to the polling place, you may cast a provisional ballot.
Your provisional ballot will be counted if:
OR
Get in touch with VoteRiders if you have questions or need free help securing ID.
You do not need a REAL ID to vote in Missouri.
Your driver’s license or state ID card will show a star in the upper corner if it meets REAL ID requirements under federal law.
Get in touch with VoteRiders if you have questions or need free help getting ID.
Missouri has two types of voting by mail, absentee ballots and mail-in ballots. There are different eligibility and other rules for each type, including whether your ballot envelope must be notarized.
The rules for voting absentee or by mail in Missouri during the COVID-19 pandemic are complex and vary depending on the excuse that the voter uses. Use this helpful document (PDF) to find the information you need to cast your ballot.
You do not need to provide a copy of an ID to vote by mail.
BUT: If it is your first time voting in a federal election in Missouri, please see the federal ID requirements for first-time voters. A federal election is when you vote for the President, your Congressional Representative or your Senators.
You are eligible to vote by mail-in if you are a registered voter.
NOTE: Unlike absentee ballots, mail-in ballots must be returned through the U.S. mail.
You are eligible to vote absentee with a notary if due to:
You are eligible to vote absentee without a notary if due to:
In 2020: You are eligible to vote absentee without a notary if you have contracted COVID-19 or if you are at-risk due to any of the following:
Voters requesting an absentee ballot by mail who:
are required to submit a copy of acceptable personal identification unless they provided a copy with their registration application.
Any form of ID that works for voting in person will be accepted.
If you need a copy and don’t have the means to print one: Get free help printing a copy of your ID
No, but the signature on your mail ballot must match your signature on file with the state.
In some cases, you are required to have your ballot notarized.