Registration

Voter Registration

In order to be eligible to vote you must be registered at your CURRENT HOME ADDRESS by the fourth Wednesday prior to the election in which you wish to vote.

Registration does NOT follow you when you move, you must make the effort to notify the election authority of your change of address.

1. For residents in Jackson County outside of the City of Kansas City, you may register in person at our office at 215 N. Liberty, Independence, MO 64050 or any one of the authorized locations in this jurisdiction – CLICK HERE.

• Or, complete and print the Missouri Voter Registration Application form then see Delivery Options below to update registration.
• Or, CLICK HERE  for online voter registration.

2. Eligibility

• You must be 17.5 years of age to register, 18 years old to vote
• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• Resident of Jackson County excluding the city of Kansas City
• If you have prior felony conviction, you must be off parole or probation
• You must not be adjudged incapacitated

3. Forms of Identification (Must be current)

• Drivers License (your drivers license from Missouri or another state, but you must be a resident of Missouri)
• Birth Certificate
• Missouri ID
• Military ID
• Native American Tribal Document
• Proof of United States Citizenship

Transfer of Registration

A registered voter who has changed their address in the State of Missouri and has not been removed from the list of registered voters (active or inactive) shall be permitted to file a change of address.

CLICK HERE for a Name or Address Change. Complete and print this form then see Delivery Options below to update registration.

Election Day Transfer of Registration

A registered voter who has changed their address in the State of Missouri and has not been removed from the list of registered voters (active or inactive) shall be permitted to file a change of address in person at the Jackson County Election Board office ON ELECTION DAY. Acceptable Photo ID required (RSMo 115.165).