Submitted by GinWithJennifer t3_ydnlg1 in springfieldMO
Title. Can I go to the dmv and get registered to vote same day for free? I know it probably won't do anything but I'm going to go vote this year.
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[deleted] t1_itteab6 wrote
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dannyjbixby t1_ittenp8 wrote
You only need to re-register if you move, change your name, or if you haven’t voted in 4+ years.
Also, you can register online or by mail.
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itu4cdk wrote
Hm pretty sure my old card is no good tho
sprocter77 t1_itug2ao wrote
You don't have to show the card just an ID.
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itugvrs wrote
Oh ok, I think I registered to vote in republic when I lived in ash Grove in 2020. So I should be able to vote this year, right?
dannyjbixby t1_ituh8r7 wrote
Check your voter registration here: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register.aspx?ref=voteusa_en
GinWithJennifer OP t1_ituhv57 wrote
Just did I am still registered. Can I still vote even though I'm homeless now?
dhrisc t1_itul7j9 wrote
You can still vote at the location it tells you you can vote at, and if you were registered in greene county (not 100% of republic is greene county) you can vote at one of the "anyone registered in the county can vote here" places like the city utilities bus terminal and on campus somewhere (i forget). You just need an unexpired missouri ID.
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itumj7i wrote
>on campus
Like one of the schools? Where can I find a list of "anyone registered" places?
Also the registry website showed me options for green county like the county clerk and stuff so I assume I'm voting in Greene County. I'd much prefer to vote in Springfield but could maybe find s way to republic (the Lamborfeeties?)
dhrisc t1_ituoe79 wrote
I googled an article from last election. I forgot they are called "central polling locations. Here is a link to the article. I assume all of these places will be polling locations again. https://www.ksmu.org/2022-08-01/ahead-of-tuesdays-elections-greene-county-voters-can-find-their-polling-location-online
It was the Missouri state Davis-Harrington welcome Center on msu's campus.
You can also do no excuses in person absentee voting at the county clerks office right now. I'd forgotten all about that.
GinWithJennifer OP t1_ituomxz wrote
Uh...which one is free and I can do today or tomorrow?
dhrisc t1_itup36z wrote
It's all free. Voting, voter registration, all those things. We went though a little thing called the Jim crow era and the poll tax, and we are pass that now. But anyways, walk into the greene county clerks office when they are open sometime this week and you can cast an absentee ballot, otherwise vote on election day at your polling place or one of the central polling places.
GinWithJennifer OP t1_ituphqh wrote
And where is the county clerk office and how can I trust them not to destroy or lose my ballot
dhrisc t1_itusa22 wrote
Considering you hardly vote and don't seem to know hardly anything about any part of this process it's a little silly for you to question its integrity isn't it? Don't you have to know a little about something before you can really tell if it's working right? But anyways, Google it like everyone else.
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itv37z8 wrote
Ok thanks
EcoAffinity t1_itw2w2y wrote
The great thing about our country is every single person who maintains their civil rights has the ability to vote, whether they understand the process or not. There is no education or participation requirement to exercise our rights, but, given the widespread misinformation and illegal statements concerning voter integrity in this country in the last 6 years, it's understandable that some may feel hesitant about their rights.
MacAttack2015 t1_itut29t wrote
I just found out that my driver's license is expired and I can't find my passport anywhere. Am I screwed or can I still vote since I'm properly registered?
dhrisc t1_itw4qpw wrote
You can cast a provisional ballot and they will compare your signature on it with your signature on file from you registered.
MacAttack2015 t1_itxgvs7 wrote
Thank you so much!!
EcoAffinity t1_itzoga6 wrote
Did your license expire after the November 2020 election? Then you can use it to vote!
The Missouri Voter ID website states: "*If the driver or non-driver license has expired after the most recent general election, it is an acceptable form of voter ID."
The most recent general election in Missouri was November 2020, so if the license expired between them and now, you can use it to vote.
I even emailed the Secretary of State voter line (GoVoteMissouri@sos.mo.gov) to confirm. Their response:
"Yes. If the id has expired after the Nov. 2020 election, it can be used as photo id for this Nov. election."
MacAttack2015 t1_itzturu wrote
That’s even better. Thank you for the help! I’ve been stressing!
the_honeyman t1_ittf1e4 wrote
Go ahead and get registered anyway, that way it's done for the next thing. Also there are local and state elections that pop up every now and then, plus primaries. Like the other commenter said, you can register online.
J_712 t1_ittir5h wrote
Local elections happen like every year, and have become increasingly important; school boards, for example. So, you should definitely go ahead and register! Plus, voting in local elections has a greater impact, because so few people do it.
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itu5myh wrote
Ok I will
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itu5onv wrote
Also I'm homeless what address do I use
Restelly-Quist t1_itu60ct wrote
There are shelters in town where you can receive mail and then have that as your address. Have you been to One Door? They can help you out.
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itu66xt wrote
Oh no shelters are usually best to avoid ime. My outreach program is connecting grounds but I have not checked in with them for months
Restelly-Quist t1_itu6fw9 wrote
I’m not sure if Connecting Grounds provides addresses. There is a social worker at the Midtown library from 2-4 today. She might be able to help you out.
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itugmbe wrote
Is that the one on chestnut over by the courthouse?
Restelly-Quist t1_ituidj3 wrote
Yup! Across from Central High School
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itujf2d wrote
Alright I'll try to go. How is that supposed to help me vote though?
Restelly-Quist t1_itukgc4 wrote
If you are still registered in Ash Grove I think you should be able to vote there. If nothing else, they can help you get an address so you can be registered for next time (there’s more elections in April).
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itumpty wrote
I am registered in ash Grove and it gave me an address to go to (in ash grove.) But I don't have the money to realistically travel out there and back just to vote :/
I might have to find a way though. I want to vote Democrat on everything I can.
flojo2012 t1_ittf09s wrote
Libraries are great. Librarians will help you register. You can also register when you update your license if you’ve moved. That makes it easy if you move a lot. Two birds one stone. And now you also have to show ID to vote soooo your registration and ID need to match anyway. Though there might be some other documents you can use. Not sure about that.
You can also register online. Don’t get discouraged. Bureaucracy can be discouraging, but there’s often a reason for every hurdle. Some of them stupid, some aren’t but they seem like it.
Register online here: here
EcoAffinity t1_ittyqsy wrote
Have you never registered to vote before? If you have registered but moved or something, you can still vote. You can register to vote online, but the deadline for this election has passed. I would still suggest doing so now so you're able to next election!
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itu5jt4 wrote
I did in 2020
LadyBaconHands t1_itubpxv wrote
If you haven’t moved you don’t need to do anything
GinWithJennifer OP t1_ituhy4u wrote
I am homeless 8)
LadyBaconHands t1_itul8mh wrote
Then you should be able to go to the last place you were registered and vote there - just need an ID that shows the same address that they have on file
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itumw5f wrote
I'm still registered apparently. I just need to find gas money or a ride out to ash Grove before the 9th and I'll be happily messing up their red towns statistics with my blue vote
EcoAffinity t1_itw13aj wrote
So you're registered to vote in Greene County, which means you have a few more options to vote that doesn't require making it out to Ash Grove, but you can vote on the Ash Grove Ballot.
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Starting yesterday, October 25, every Greene County registered voter can vote early in-person (with NO excuse required) at the Greene County Elections Center (1126 N Booneville Ave, Springfield). You will need a non-expired photo ID (MO drivers license or other Missouri-issued ID, US passport, etc). You can vote at this place Mon thru Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM. Also, Saturday, November 5th at same location from 9 AM to 4 PM. Up until the day before the November 8 election.
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In addition, Greene County has 5 central polling locations designed for any Greene County registered voter to vote at on Election Day
Missouri State Davis-Harrington Welcome Center 1148 E Bear Blvd, Springfield, MO 65807
Mercy Hospital 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
City Utilities Transit Center 211 N Main Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
CoxHealth Medical Center South 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Edit to add: You CAN vote with an expired ID! If it expired after November 2020. The law states a license that expired after the last general election is an acceptable form of valid ID.
EcoAffinity t1_itw1x7t wrote
You don't need an ID with an updated address. Just a non-expired ID, and know what address you are registered for. I've voted for 6 years, legally, with an old address on my ID, but I updated it in the voter registration files. When they scan my ID, they confirm what address I am registered at.
I want to amend this that you can vote with an expired Missouri ID if it expired after November 2020.
GinWithJennifer OP t1_itwkexc wrote
Thanks so I can just go to the Boonville place and vote tomorrow without needing anything but my drivers license?
EcoAffinity t1_itzox81 wrote
Yes, you can do that!
LifeRocks114 t1_ituetg1 wrote
GinWithJennifer OP t1_ituhqr1 wrote
Got it can I still vote even tho I'm homeless now?
Also please red pill me om the judges. Which are democrats and which are anti trans.
Going to vote dem on all the options. I'm surprised so many local positions are running unopposed
Thatguyyouhatealot t1_itun1kd wrote
Non of the local judges up for retention are anti trans. They will all do name, gender changes etc per the law. I dont know their personal views but they all do them.
GinWithJennifer OP t1_ituna3l wrote
Oh good. I meant if any were well known to have a negative opinion of it.
Speaking of which I do need to get my name changed somehow. Can I just go to any court house
Thatguyyouhatealot t1_iturgco wrote
the greene county court website can tell you on name changes. You Have to file some paperwork first.
mr_try-hard t1_itvk8px wrote
I believe you can still vote so long as you have an ID of some kind and are in the appropriate voting location. It’s called a “provisional” vote, meaning (and this where I might’ve misunderstood the people running the ballot booths) you can register there & as long as the information on the registration app matches the ID you provide, your vote will be counted and you should receive a voter ID some time after that. This is what I did for the primaries. Again, I might be wrong so please correct me if you know more details regarding provisional votes. This is how I voted in the primaries though.
Proposal_Brief t1_ittp2oi wrote
We must register at the DMV and the reason we must register is to avoid voter fraud. It’s time consuming but at the end of the day your vote counts,
dannyjbixby t1_ituhcx3 wrote
This is not true. There are many other ways to register besides the DMV.
Proposal_Brief t1_ituze80 wrote
You are correct, there are other ways to register.
dhrisc t1_itt9niz wrote
It is too late to register to vote for the midterm this Nov. But I belive you can register at the dmv. And I know you can register at the libraries in town and the county clerks office. You can register now and be ready next time.