Independence City Council District 1 Special Recall Election

No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.

Missouri offers online voter registration.Missouri requires that you use a tablet, mobile device, or other touchscreen device to register online to vote. This is because you will be required to provide a signature during the process.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the Missouri Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.

You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Missouri.Acceptable forms include: nonexpired Missouri driver’s license nonexpired or nonexpiring Missouri nondriver’s license nonexpired United States passport any photo identification issued by the United States government or the state of Missouri that is not expired or has expired after the date of the most recent general election.Any document that meets all of the following requirements will also be accepted: contains your name, which must match the most recent signature in your voter registration record shows your photo includes an expiration date is unexpired or expired after the last general election date is issued by the United States or the State of MissouriVoters without an ID: Voters without ID may cast a provisional ballot after completing a provisional ballot affidavit, and must return to the polling place by 7 p.m. to provide an acceptable form of identification.If you do not return to your polling place with an acceptable ID, election officials will compare the signatures on your provisional ballot envelope and in the voter registry. If the signatures match, your vote will be counted.

Where can I vote on Election Day?You can look up where to vote on Missouri's site.Can I vote in-person absentee? Yes, in-person absentee voting is offered in this election. During the two weeks before an election, any voter can vote an absentee ballot in person at a location designated by their local election office. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. In-person absentee voting locations may be less crowded, as well. Learn more about voting in-person absentee in Missouri.Contact your local election office for more information about when and where to vote in-person absentee before Election Day.What do I need to bring?You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Missouri.Acceptable forms include: nonexpired Missouri driver’s license nonexpired or nonexpiring Missouri nondriver’s license nonexpired United States passport any photo identification issued by the United States government or the state of Missouri that is not expired or has expired after the date of the most recent general election.Any document that meets all of the following requirements will also be accepted: contains your name, which must match the most recent signature in your voter registration record shows your photo includes an expiration date is unexpired or expired after the last general election date is issued by the United States or the State of MissouriVoters without an ID: Voters without ID may cast a provisional ballot after completing a provisional ballot affidavit, and must return to the polling place by 7 p.m. to provide an acceptable form of identification.If you do not return to your polling place with an acceptable ID, election officials will compare the signatures on your provisional ballot envelope and in the voter registry. If the signatures match, your vote will be counted.

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

Registration deadlinesIn-person at local election office:Aug 5Online:Aug 5By mail (postmarked by):Aug 5Absentee ballot deadlinesRequest ballot:Aug 19Voting deadlinesEarly voting (in-person absentee voting):Aug 18 - Aug 31In-person:Sep 1

Missouri allows eligible voters to request a mail ballot. All other voters are expected to vote in person. Check to see if you’re eligible to vote by mail on Missouri's site. How do I get my ballot? Request your mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application.What should I do if I don’t get my ballot? If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office. How do I return my ballot? Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot. You can return your ballot by mail. Find a United States Postal Service (USPS) location near you.USPS recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date.What do I need to do if I’ve moved? What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.