Key Takeaways
- To register for Kansas voter registration, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18, and a resident of Kansas.
- You can register online, by mail, or in person, with options available even if you don’t have a Kansas ID.
- The voter registration deadline is 21 days before an election, so register early to ensure your eligibility.
- When registering, you can choose to affiliate with a political party or remain unaffiliated.
- Bring an unexpired photo ID when voting; otherwise, you can cast a provisional ballot.
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Whether you’re a first-time voter or you’ve recently moved to a new address, completing your Kansas voter registration is easier than you might think. Kansas offers several ways to register, so you can choose the method that works best for you. Here’s everything you need to know to get it done.
Who Can Register To Vote In Kansas
Before you register, make sure you meet the basic eligibility requirements. To register in Kansas, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, a resident of Kansas, and have completed the terms of any sentence from a felony conviction. If you check all those boxes, you’re ready to register.
How To Register: Three Easy Options
1. Register Online
Online registration is the fastest option for most Kansans. To register online, you must have a valid Kansas driver’s license or non-driver’s identification card. Head to the Kansas Online Voter Registration portal at kdor.ks.gov/apps/voterreg and follow the prompts. The online registration option uses your driver’s license signature, so no additional signature is required.
Don’t have a Kansas ID? You still have options.
2. Register By Mail
You can use Kansas’s mail-in registration form to register for local, state, and national elections for the first time, or to update your registration with a new name or address. Download the form from the Kansas Secretary of State’s website, fill it out completely, sign it, and mail it to your county election office. You can also use the National Mail Voter Registration Form if you prefer.
3. Register In Person
You can register in person at your state or local election office, your state motor vehicles office, and at many government public assistance offices. This is a great option if you want confirmation that everything is submitted correctly.
The Kansas Voter Registration Deadline
Don’t wait until the last minute. Per state law, the voter registration books close 21 days before an election until the election is completed. Any registrations received in that period will not be processed until after the election. Mark your calendar and register early.
Choosing a Political Party
When you complete your Kansas voter registration, you have the option to affiliate with a political party. You can choose to affiliate with one of the five recognized political parties in Kansas: Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, No Labels Kansas, United Kansas, or choose to be unaffiliated.
When You Need To Re-Register
Your registration doesn’t follow you automatically when your life changes. You must re-register each time you change your name, address, or party affiliation for voting.
What ID Do You Need To Vote?
Getting registered is only part of the process. You also need to show ID when you vote. All voters in Kansas must present an unexpired photo ID when voting in person, including a driver’s license, U.S. passport, concealed carry license, government employee badge, U.S. military ID, an accredited Kansas postsecondary student ID, or a public assistance ID card. Voters 65 and older may use an expired photo ID.
If you can’t present an acceptable ID at the polls, you may vote a provisional ballot that will be counted if you provide a valid ID to your county election official before the meeting of the county board of canvassers.
Voting in Advance
Prefer not to vote on Election Day itself? Kansas allows voters to advance vote in person at county election offices or satellite voting locations up to 20 days before an election. You can also vote by mail. Beginning in 2026, all mail ballots must be received in the county election office by the close of polls on Election Day to be counted, as Kansas will no longer include a three-day grace period.
Questions? Here’s Who To Call
If you run into any issues with your Kansas voter registration, call 1-800-262-VOTE (8683) and your county election officer can help confirm your registration was completed successfully or let you know if further action is needed.
Don’t sit this one out! Getting registered takes just a few minutes and ensures your voice gets heard on Election Day.