Fall 2006 Volume 3, Number 3

MO Voters ID Requirements

Elizabeth Reinsch, ACSW, LCSW
Human Development Specialist
University of Missouri Extension
314-615-7605
reinsche@missouri.edu
 

New to Missouri this year are voting regulations that require you to show a photo ID that is valid and unexpired, such as a Missouri Driver’s license, or Missouri Non-Driver’s license, a current U.S. Passport, or Military ID. Any one of these forms of identification will meet the new requirement for Missouri voters.

If you don’t have an acceptable photo ID you will need to follow these steps:

1.  Show Who You Are with one of the following forms of identification.
     ●   Social Security Card
     ●   Medicare Card
     ●   U.S. Passport
If your name on these forms of ID does not match your current name, you must also show proof of name change on:
      ●  Marriage License
      ●  Divorce Decree
      ●  Court Order
      ●  Adoption Papers

2.  Show You’re a U.S. Citizen with one of these forms of identification:
     ●  Birth Certificate
     ●  U.S. Passport, valid or expired
     ●  Certificate of Citizenship
     ●  Certificate of Naturalization
     ●  Certificate of Birth Abroad

3.  Show Where You Live with one of the following:
     ●  Recent Utility Bill
     ●  Voter Registration Card
     ●  Government Check
     ●  Pay Check
     ●  Property Tax Receipt
     ●  Rental Contract for Current Address
     ●  Letter from Postmaster in last 30 Days
     ●  Government Document showing name and address in last 30 days.

You can get your Missouri ID at your local Department of Revenue office. Non-driver’s licenses may be free of charge. To find the license office nearest you, call 1-866-443-4165 or go to http://www.dmv.org/mo-missouri/locations-&-hours.php

A Mobile Licensing Unit will travel the state to visit locations accessible to and frequented by elderly and disabled Missourians who cannot visit a motor vehicle license office. These units will provide an opportunity to sign up for photo IDs that will be mailed out later. To check the schedule, call 1-866-443-4165.

Further assistance is available at the following offices:

To obtain a driver’s or non-driver’s license:
Missouri Department of Revenue, Phone: 1-866-443-4165
Email: dormail@dor.mo.gov
Web: www.dor.mo.gov

Birth certificates can be obtained by contacting:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services:
Phone: 1-573-751-6400
Email: info@dhss.mo.gov
Web: www.dhss.mo.gov

For other inquires or if you have a problem obtaining a photo ID please contact:
Phone: 1-888-488-VOTE/
(1-888-488-8683)
Web: www.MoVoterID.com

Make Your Vote Count information is provided by Missouri Secretary of State, Robin Carnahan at:
http://sos.mo.gov/elections/photoid/hereswhere.asp