Kansas (KS)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may register at 17 if turning 18 by election day)

ID Requirements

To Register: KS driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. Kansas previously had a documentary proof of citizenship requirement (SAFE Act), but it has been invalidated by the courts and is currently not enforced. Standard registration requires only the information above. Free photo IDs available from the Division of Vehicles.

To Vote: Photo ID required

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

In-person advance voting begins 20 days before election day.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

No-excuse advance mail voting available for all registered voters.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored upon completion of sentence, including probation and parole.

Documentation Needed

• Valid photo ID

Sources

• Kansas Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Kansas