Voter Registration in Kansas

Attention: Voter information and identification requirements may change prior to an election. Please check with the (State agency) to make sure you have the most current information.

Voter Registration in Kansas

If you would like to participate in KS elections, you'll need to register to vote with the Kansas Secretary of State. You can also submit your voter registration through the Kansas Division of Vehicles when you apply for a driver's license or ID, or change your address.

NOTE: Be sure to re-register to vote every time you change your name, address, or party affiliation.

Voter Eligibility in Kansas

To register to vote in Kansas, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Be a resident of Kansas.
  • Be at least 17 years old (and 18 years old by Election Day to vote).
  • NOT be disqualified to vote by a court, due to mental incompetence.
  • NOT be registered to vote in another state.
  • NOT be incarcerated, on parole or on probation for a felony conviction.*

*Once your period of supervised release is completed you will need to re-register to vote.

Check Your Kansas Voter Registration Status

You can check the status of your voter registration by visiting the Kansas Secretary of State website.

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Register to Vote in Kansas

You can register to vote online, by mail, by fax, or in person at your Kansas county election office or local KS driver services office.

You must register to vote at least 21 days before the election to be able to participate.

Online

To register using the online system in Kansas, you must have:

  • A Kansas driver's license or non-driver ID card.
  • Proof of your U.S. residency, if you're a new citizen registering for the first time.

To register to vote, visit the Online Voter Registration page at the Kansas Secretary of State website and:

  • Enter your personal information.
  • Submit proof of your KS residency (license or ID card information).

If you have any further questions, contact (800) 262-8683.

In Person, By Mail, or By Fax

To register to vote in person, by mail, or by fax, you must submit a completed Kansas Voter Registration Application to your local KS county election office.

NOTE: You may also obtain and submit a KS voter registration form in person at your local Kansas DMV driver's license office.

Military & Overseas Voter Registration

If you're currently a military member or U.S. citizen residing overseas, you can register to vote online through the state, or through the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).

Just complete a Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) (Form 76) and return it to your local election office.

Your voter registration will be valid for 1 year and you will automatically receive absentee ballots for federal elections.

Out-of-State Voting

If you are out of the state, you can also register to vote online, by mail, or by fax (see Register to Vote in Kansas above). However, you must apply for advance voting if you will be out of state on Election Day.

Change Your Voting Name or Address

To change your name, address, or party affiliation on your KS voter registration, you must re-submit a completed Kansas Voter Registration Application to your local county election office. You can also update your information online if you have a valid KS driver's license or ID card.

NOTE: If you move within your county but do not update your information by the registration deadline date, you can submit a new voter registration form at the polling place assigned to your old address.

Forms

76
Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request Federal Post Card Application
If you're a U.S. citizen living out of your voting jurisdiction, use this form to register to vote AND/OR request an absentee ballot.
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